ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Honey Maple Salmon with Sliced Avocado and Rice
Description: Two honey maple salmon fillets are pan-seared to a golden crust and served alongside creamy sliced avocado and fluffy ready-to-eat rice for a quick, elegant weeknight dinner. The natural sweetness of the salmon pairs beautifully with the cool, buttery avocado for a satisfying gluten-free meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Honey Maple Salmon, Avocados (x2), Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups (x2)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Plan on 1 lb of salmon total (two 0.5 lb fillets) at $10.99/lb; slice 1 avocado per person; use 1 rice cup per person. The salmon is pre-seasoned so no marinade time is needed - dinner is on the table in under 25 minutes.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Maple Glazed Salmon
- Easy Pan Seared Salmon - Honey Soy Glaze

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Thighs with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Black Beans
Description: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are seared in a hot skillet until golden, then simmered with sliced baby bella mushrooms and seasoned black beans for a hearty, protein-packed gluten-free dinner. The mushrooms add a rich, savory depth that makes this simple skillet meal feel restaurant-worthy.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Baby Bella Mushrooms (x1 pkg), Simply Nature Organic Black Beans (x1 can)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of chicken thighs total (roughly 2 to 3 thighs) at $2.49/lb; use the full 8-oz pkg of mushrooms split between two servings; use half the can of black beans per person. Store remaining chicken thighs from the family pack in the freezer for future meals.

Wednesday
Meal: Sliced Marinated Pork Loin with Peach Salsa and Mini Cucumbers
Description: A marinated pork loin filet is roasted and sliced thin, then topped with a fresh homemade peach salsa made from ripe sale peaches, salsa, and a squeeze of lime for a bright summer dinner. Cool, crisp mini cucumbers served on the side add a refreshing crunch that balances the warm, savory pork.
Sale items used: Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet, Peaches, Mini Cucumbers (x1 pkg), Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of pork loin filet at $2.99/lb; buy 2 peaches (roughly 0.5 lb at $1.39/lb) to dice into the salsa; use half the cucumber pack per person. The pork loin may need 25 to 30 minutes in the oven - start it first, then prep the peach salsa and cucumbers while it roasts.
Recipes:
- Savory Grilled Pork Loin with Peach Salsa Recipe - Food Blasts
- Grilled Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa - Sugar Maple Farmhouse

Thursday
Meal: Kielbasa and Black Bean Skillet with Avocado and Salsa
Description: Sliced polska kielbasa is browned in a skillet and tossed with seasoned black beans, then topped with fresh sliced avocado and a spoonful of cantina salsa for a fast, filling gluten-free dinner. This one-pan meal comes together in under 20 minutes and delivers bold, smoky flavor with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Parkview Polska Kielbasa (x1 pkg), Simply Nature Organic Black Beans (x1 can), Avocados (x1), Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 13 to 14 oz kielbasa package split between two servings; use 1 full can of black beans; slice 1 avocado and divide between bowls; spoon salsa over the top to taste. Check the kielbasa label to confirm it is certified gluten-free, as most polska kielbasa varieties are, but labels vary by production run.
Recipes:
- Kielbasa Black Bean Skillet - Our Best Bites
- 15-Minute Mexican Sausage, Black Beans, and Rice Skillet

Friday
Meal: Ground Beef Taco Bowls with Shredded Cheddar, Guacamole, and Rice
Description: Seasoned organic ground beef is cooked in a skillet and served over ready-to-eat rice, then loaded with shredded Mexican cheddar, creamy guacamole, and a scoop of cantina salsa for a fully loaded gluten-free taco bowl. This crowd-pleasing Friday dinner skips the tortillas entirely and lets the bold toppings shine over a satisfying rice base.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef (x1 lb), Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups (x2), Happy Farms 2% Milk Mexican or Sharp Cheddar, ALDI Deli Style Guacamole, Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 1 lb package of ground beef split between two bowls; use 1 rice cup per person; shred or scoop cheddar to taste from the 11 oz block; add a generous spoonful of guacamole and salsa per bowl. Season the beef with cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder from your pantry for classic taco flavor.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Honey Maple Salmon (1 lb): $10.99
- Avocados (x3): $1.77
- Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups (x4): $6.60
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $2.49
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x1 pkg): $1.29
- Simply Nature Organic Black Beans (x2 cans): $1.98
- Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet (1 lb): $2.99
- Peaches (0.5 lb): $0.70
- Mini Cucumbers (x1 pkg): $1.69
- Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa (x1): $2.49
- Parkview Polska Kielbasa (x1 pkg): $2.89
- Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef (x1 lb): $5.99
- Happy Farms 2% Milk Mexican or Sharp Cheddar 11 oz: $2.79
- ALDI Deli Style Guacamole 15 oz: $4.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or avocado oil (for searing salmon, chicken, and kielbasa)
- Garlic powder
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Onion powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- Cooking spray or butter