ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes
Description: A generous single-serving portion of crispy oven-baked chicken wings is seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and olive oil, then roasted alongside sliced zucchini and halved grape tomatoes. The vegetables caramelize beautifully in the same pan, making cleanup easy and the whole meal come together in under an hour.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of chicken wings (about 3 to 4 wings) for one person; assume 0.75 lb at $2.29/lb. Use about 0.5 lb zucchini (roughly one small zucchini) and half the 10 oz grape tomato package, saving the rest for Thursday.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Zucchini (Paleo, Whole30)
- Easy Baked Chicken and Zucchini Recipe
- Crispy Baked Chicken Wings (Dairy Free)

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey and Zucchini Lettuce Wrap Skillet
Description: Lean ground turkey is browned in a skillet with diced zucchini, garlic, and a splash of coconut aminos or soy sauce, creating a savory, slightly caramelized filling. The mixture is spooned into crisp romaine or butter lettuce leaves for a light but satisfying dairy-free meal.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz, Zucchini
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately one-third of the 48 oz turkey package (about 16 oz / 1 lb) for this meal; freeze the remaining two-thirds in individual portions for future use. Use about 0.5 lb zucchini (one small zucchini). Lettuce leaves are a pantry/produce staple not on sale this week.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Marinated Pork Strips with Peach Salsa and Sourdough
Description: The Smithfield marinated pork strips are seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then topped with a quick fresh peach salsa made from diced ripe peaches, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. The whole plate is served alongside toasted slices of Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round for a sweet and savory combination.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz, Peaches, Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The 16 oz pork strip package is a practical single-purchase size; use roughly half (about 8 oz) for this meal and refrigerate the rest for a second use later in the week or freeze it. Use 1 medium peach (about 0.25 lb) for the salsa. Toast 2 slices of sourdough; the loaf will have plenty left for Thursday.

Thursday
Meal: Grass-Fed Ground Beef Skillet with Avocado and Tomato over Sourdough Toast
Description: One pound of Simply Nature organic grass-fed ground beef is browned in a skillet with garlic, cumin, and a pinch of chili flakes, then served over thick-cut toasted sourdough and topped with sliced avocado and the remaining grape tomatoes. This hearty open-faced skillet toast is fully dairy-free and comes together in about 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb, Bagged Mini Avocados (6-pack), Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg (remainder from Monday), Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz (remainder from Wednesday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The 1 lb ground beef package is a single-serving-friendly size for one person; use the full package and refrigerate any leftovers for a quick next-day meal. Use 1 mini avocado from the 6-pack. Use the remaining grape tomatoes from Monday's package. Toast 2 slices of sourdough from the Wednesday loaf.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Peach and Avocado Salad
Description: A single salmon portion is seasoned with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon, then seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the flesh is flaky and golden. It is plated alongside a fresh salad of diced ripe peaches, sliced mini avocado, and a drizzle of olive oil and lime juice for a bright, dairy-free finish to the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion, Peaches, Bagged Mini Avocados (6-pack)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of salmon for one person at $8.99/lb. Use 1 medium peach (about 0.25 lb) and 1 mini avocado from the 6-pack. The remaining avocados from the pack can be stored or used as snacks through the week.
Recipes:
- Salmon Avocado Salad Recipe (Healthy & Easy)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Whole Chicken Wings (0.75 lb): $1.72
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz (x1 pack): $7.99
- Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz (x1 pack): $4.99
- Simply Nature Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb (x1 pack): $5.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion (0.5 lb): $4.50
- Zucchini (1 lb): $1.19
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg (x1): $1.99
- Peaches (0.5 lb): $0.70
- Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack (x1): $2.89
- Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz (x1): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Chili flakes
- Coconut aminos or soy sauce
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- Lemon
- Red onion
- Fresh cilantro
- Lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce) for wraps