ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Thin-Sliced Pork Chops with Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Thin-sliced boneless pork chops are quickly seared in olive oil with garlic and herbs until golden, then served alongside sauteed zucchini and blistered grape tomatoes for a light, satisfying weeknight dinner for two. The whole meal comes together in under 30 minutes using fresh sale produce and budget-friendly pork.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes (10 oz. pkg.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of pork chops total (about 0.5 lb per person); 1 medium zucchini (roughly 0.5 lb); 1 package (10 oz.) grape tomatoes, split between two plates.

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings with Multicolored Peppers
Description: A generous portion of buffalo chicken wings is baked in the oven until crispy, then tossed in buffalo sauce and served with roasted multicolored peppers as a colorful, dairy-free side. This is a fun, hands-on dinner that feeds two comfortably from one 40 oz. party pack, with leftovers possible for snacking.
Sale items used: Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings (40 oz.), Multicolored Peppers (3-pack)
Prep time: 55 minutes (35 minutes active, 20 minutes bake time)
Serving note: Use the full 40 oz. pack split between two people (roughly 20 oz. per person); use all 3 peppers, sliced and roasted alongside the wings. Total cook time is about 55 minutes - preheat oven early and prep peppers while wings bake.

Wednesday
Meal: Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender with Zucchini and Nectarine Salsa
Description: A petite beef tender is seared and finished in the oven to your preferred doneness, then topped with a fresh nectarine salsa made with diced nectarines, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Sliced zucchini is sauteed in olive oil as a simple, flavorful dairy-free side.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Fresh Rosemary or Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender, Zucchini, Plums or Nectarines
Prep time: 40 minutes (20 minutes active, 20 minutes oven time)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of beef tender total (0.5 lb per person); 1 medium zucchini (roughly 0.5 lb); 2 nectarines (roughly 0.5 lb) for the salsa. Total cook time is about 40 minutes - make the nectarine salsa while the beef rests.

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Thin-Sliced Pork Chops with Multicolored Pepper and Tomato Saute on 12 Grain Bread
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops are pan-seared and served open-faced on toasted 12 grain bread, topped with a savory saute of multicolored peppers and grape tomatoes seasoned with garlic and olive oil. This hearty, dairy-free open-faced sandwich is a great way to use remaining sale produce and bread from the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Multicolored Peppers (3-pack), Cherub Grape Tomatoes (10 oz. pkg.), L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread (24 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of pork chops total (0.5 lb per person); use remaining peppers from the 3-pack (or a fresh 3-pack if used fully Tuesday); 1 package (10 oz.) grape tomatoes; 4 slices of bread (2 per person) for open-faced serving.

Friday
Meal: Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps with Pita Crackers and Green Grapes
Description: The ready-made cranberry almond chicken salad is spooned into crisp lettuce leaves for easy, no-cook wraps, served alongside crunchy pita crackers and a handful of sweet green grapes for a refreshing, dairy-free lunch or dinner. This is the perfect low-effort end-of-week meal that requires zero cooking.
Sale items used: Park Street Deli Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad (16 oz.), Savoritz Pita Crackers (5 oz.), California Green Grapes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16 oz. container of chicken salad split between two people (8 oz. per person); 1 full bag (5 oz.) of pita crackers shared; approximately 0.5 lb of green grapes total. Lettuce leaves are a pantry/produce staple not on sale this week - pick up a small head of romaine or butter lettuce.
Recipes:
- Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad {10-Minute Recipe}

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (2 lbs total, used across Monday and Thursday): $5.98
- Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings, 40 oz. (x1 pack): $4.99
- Morton's of Omaha Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender (1 lb): $6.99
- Zucchini (1 lb total, used across Monday and Wednesday): $1.19
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes, 10 oz. pkg. (x2 pkgs, one for Monday and one for Thursday): $3.98
- Multicolored Peppers, 3-pack (x2 packs, one for Tuesday and one for Thursday): $4.98
- Plums or Nectarines (0.5 lb for Wednesday salsa): $0.75
- California Green Grapes (0.5 lb for Friday): $0.65
- L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread, 24 oz. (x1 loaf): $2.69
- Park Street Deli Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad, 16 oz. (x1 container): $4.99
- Savoritz Pita Crackers, 5 oz. (x1 bag): $2.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Buffalo sauce (check label for dairy-free)
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- Red onion
- Fresh cilantro
- Lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce for Friday wraps)