ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken wings are seasoned and roasted alongside sliced zucchini and halved grape tomatoes for a simple, satisfying sheet-pan dinner for two. The vegetables caramelize beautifully in the oven alongside the wings, making cleanup easy and flavors bold.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes bake time
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs of chicken wings (about 8-10 wings) for two people at $2.29/lb; use 1 medium zucchini (about 0.5 lb) and half the 10 oz grape tomato package. Make-ahead tip: season wings up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate uncovered for extra crispy skin.
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: Seasoned ground turkey is browned with diced zucchini and grape tomatoes in a savory skillet, then spooned into crisp lettuce cups for a light but filling dairy-free meal. This quick weeknight skillet comes together in under 30 minutes and uses up the remaining zucchini and tomatoes from Monday.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz, Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb (about one-third of the 48 oz package) of ground turkey for two generous servings; use 1 medium zucchini (about 0.5 lb) and the remaining grape tomatoes from Monday. Freeze the remaining ground turkey in two portions for future meals.

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 juicy, then topped with a fresh peach salsa made from diced ripe peaches, a bit of red onion, and lime juice. Thick slices of toasted sourdough round serve as the base, soaking up the savory-sweet juices for a restaurant-quality plate at home.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz, Peaches, Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The full 16 oz package of pork strips serves two perfectly; use 2 medium peaches (approximately 0.75 lb at $1.39/lb); slice and toast 4 pieces of sourdough from the loaf. The sourdough loaf will carry over for Thursday's meal.

Thursday
Meal: Grass-Fed Ground Beef Skillet with Avocado and Tomato over Sourdough Toast
Description: Lean grass-fed ground beef is quickly browned with garlic and simple seasonings, then piled onto thick toasted sourdough slices and topped with sliced avocado and fresh tomato for a hearty open-faced skillet toast. The creamy avocado and juicy tomato balance the savory beef perfectly without any dairy needed.
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, Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The full 1 lb package of ground beef serves two well; use 2 mini avocados from the 6-pack; use a small handful of grape tomatoes (buy a second 10 oz pkg for this meal); toast 4 slices of the remaining sourdough loaf from Wednesday.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Peach and Avocado Salad
Description: Fresh Atlantic salmon portions are seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until golden and flaky, then served alongside a bright salad of diced fresh peaches, sliced mini avocados, and halved grape tomatoes dressed with olive oil and lime juice. This elegant yet effortless dairy-free dinner feels special while staying well within budget.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion, Peaches, Bagged Mini Avocados (6-pack), Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of salmon (two 0.5 lb portions) at $8.99/lb; use 2 ripe peaches (approximately 0.75 lb); use 2 mini avocados from the remaining 6-pack; use a small handful of grape tomatoes from the third 10 oz pkg purchased this week.
Recipes:
- Salmon Avocado Salad Recipe (Healthy & Easy)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Whole Chicken Wings (2 lbs): $4.58
- 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 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb (x1 pack): $5.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion (1 lb): $8.99
- Zucchini (1 lb): $1.19
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg (x3 pkgs): $5.97
- Peaches (1.5 lbs): $2.09
- Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack (x1 pack): $2.89
- Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz (x1 loaf): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Red onion
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- Cumin and chili powder (for turkey skillet)
- Smoked paprika (for chicken wings)
- Butter lettuce or romaine leaves (for lettuce wraps, fresh produce not on sale this week)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for searing