ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Simply Fresh 85% Lean Organic Grass-Fed Beef: $5.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon: $10.99
- Ground Fresh Beef Chub (5-lb.): $2.49
- Smithfield St. Louis Pork: $2.49
- Parkview Beef Franks: $1.69
- USDA Choice Petite Sirloin Steaks: $8.99
- 75/25 Beef Patties (3lb. Frozen): $14.29
- Beef Burgers (6-Count Brioche Buns): $3.99
- Fremont Fish Market Assorted Varieties: $6.99
- Chicken Skewers: $6.79
- Park Street Deli Smoky Pork Ribs: $8.99
- Chicken Wings (64oz. Frozen): $2.19
- Fresh Pack Chicken Breasts (Family Size): $3.79
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey: $4.99

Vegetables on sale:
- MauiFresh Pineapple: $2.99
- Blackberries (6-oz. Pkg.): $1.49
- Green Snacking Tomatoes (8-oz. Pkg.): $1.29

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Atlantic Salmon with Pineapple Salsa and Roasted Potatoes
Description: Tender oven-baked salmon fillets are topped with a bright, fresh pineapple salsa that brings a sweet and tangy contrast to the rich fish. Served alongside crispy roasted potatoes seasoned with olive oil and herbs, this meal is naturally gluten-free and full of flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon ($10.99), MauiFresh Pineapple ($2.99), Green Snacking Tomatoes ($1.29)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 6 oz of salmon per person (about 1.5 lbs total), 1/4 of the pineapple diced per batch of salsa, and 1/2 of the tomato package divided among 4 plates. Serve with 2 medium potatoes per person from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Baked Salmon with Pineapple Salsa - Peel with Zeal
- Pineapple Glazed Salmon with Pineapple Avocado Salsa - WellPlated.com
- Pineapple Salsa Salmon Recipe - Little Spice Jar

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Taco Bowls with Blackberry Pico
Description: Seasoned ground beef is cooked with cumin, garlic, and chili powder then served over fluffy white rice in a hearty bowl format - all naturally gluten-free when you skip the tortillas. A surprising blackberry pico de gallo adds a jammy, sweet-tart brightness that elevates this easy weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Ground Fresh Beef Chub ($2.49), Blackberries ($1.49), Green Snacking Tomatoes ($1.29)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1.25 lbs of the beef chub for 4 people (about 5 oz cooked per person), divide 1 package of blackberries and 1/2 the tomato package evenly across 4 bowls. Serve over 1 cup of cooked rice per person from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Taco Bowls - Eat With Clarity
- Ground Beef Taco Bowls - Eat the Gains
- Beef Taco Bowls - Living Chirpy

Wednesday
Meal: Smoky Pork Ribs with Pineapple Glaze and Potato Chips
Description: Fall-off-the-bone Park Street Deli Smoky Pork Ribs are finished in the oven with a sticky pineapple reduction glaze that caramelizes beautifully under the broiler. Paired with Original Potato Chips as a crunchy gluten-free side, this is a fun and satisfying midweek dinner that feels like a backyard cookout.
Sale items used: Park Street Deli Smoky Pork Ribs ($8.99), MauiFresh Pineapple ($2.99), Original Potato Chips ($1.79)
Prep time: 45 minutes (plus rib heating time per package instructions)
Serving note: The full rack of ribs serves 4 people at approximately 3 to 4 ribs per person. Use 1/4 of the remaining pineapple to make a glaze, and split one bag of chips among 4 people as a side. Add a simple green salad from pantry staples.
Recipes:
- Tropical Pineapple & Honey BBQ Ribs - Snappy Gourmet
- Pineapple Glazed Ribs - The Midnight Baker
- Huli Huli Pork Ribs - No Spoon Necessary

Thursday
Meal: Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tomato and Pineapple Salad
Description: Ready-made Chicken Skewers are grilled or broiled until golden and juicy, making for an incredibly easy gluten-free protein that is impressive enough for any weeknight table. A simple warm salad of green snacking tomatoes and fresh pineapple chunks dressed in olive oil and lime juice rounds out the plate with a tropical flair.
Sale items used: Chicken Skewers ($6.79), Green Snacking Tomatoes ($1.29), MauiFresh Pineapple ($2.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Divide the chicken skewers evenly so each person receives 2 to 3 skewers depending on package count. Use the remaining tomato package and the last quarter of the pineapple divided across 4 salad servings. Serve over rice or gluten-free noodles from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Kabobs - Peel with Zeal
- Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Skewers - Recipe Runner
- Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers - A Southern Soul

Friday
Meal: Turkey and Potato Skillet with Blackberry Balsamic Reduction
Description: Ground turkey is browned with diced potatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs in one large skillet for a hearty, rustic gluten-free dinner that comes together quickly. A drizzle of blackberry balsamic reduction made from the sale blackberries adds a gourmet touch that transforms this simple skillet into something truly special.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey ($4.99), Blackberries ($1.49)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 1-lb package of ground turkey divided among 4 people (approximately 4 oz cooked per person). Use 1 full 6-oz package of blackberries for the reduction, and serve over 2 medium diced pantry potatoes per person cooked directly in the skillet. Garnish with fresh herbs if available.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Black Bean - Skinnytaste
- Sweet Potato Turkey Skillet with Black Beans - Mallory the Dietitian
- Ground Turkey and Potatoes Recipe - iFoodReal.com

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon: $10.99
- Ground Fresh Beef Chub (5-lb.): $2.49
- Park Street Deli Smoky Pork Ribs: $8.99
- Chicken Skewers: $6.79
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey: $4.99
- MauiFresh Pineapple: $2.99
- Blackberries (6-oz. Pkg.) x2: $2.98
- Green Snacking Tomatoes (8-oz. Pkg.): $1.29
- Original Potato Chips: $1.79

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (gluten-free, long grain)
- Potatoes (russet or yellow, approx. 8 to 10 medium)
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin (check label to confirm gluten-free)
- Chili powder (check label to confirm gluten-free)
- Balsamic vinegar (check label to confirm gluten-free)
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- Fresh or dried herbs (thyme, parsley, or cilantro)
- Butter or cooking spray