Lidl Gluten-Free Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Broccoli and Salsa
Description: Two juicy chicken drumsticks are seasoned and roasted until golden, served alongside tender roasted broccoli florets. A scoop of fresh salsa adds brightness and ties the whole plate together.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken drumsticks ($1.39/lb), Broccoli crowns ($1.49/lb), Baked beans / salsa / pickles assorted varieties ($5.00 for 3)
Prep time: 15 minutes (plus 35 minutes bake time)
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of drumsticks (roughly 2 drumsticks) for 1 person, costing about $1.04. Use about 0.4 lb of broccoli crowns, costing about $0.60. Buy one jar of salsa as part of the 3 for $5.00 deal - cost allocated at $1.67 per jar. Drumsticks take about 40 minutes total; season and pop them in the oven while you prep the broccoli to keep timing efficient.
Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Simmered Pork Shoulder with Corn Tortillas and Sour Cream
Description: A portion of tender pork shoulder is slow-simmered with seasoning until it pulls apart easily, then served in warm gluten-free corn tortillas. A dollop of cool sour cream finishes each taco perfectly.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh boneless pork shoulder picnic roast ($2.49/lb), Small corn tortillas ($1.49 each), Sour cream light or regular 16 oz. ($1.29 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes (plus 2.5 to 3 hours simmer time)
Serving note: Buy approximately 1 lb of pork shoulder for 1 person at about $2.49 - leftovers refrigerate well for 3 to 4 days. Use 4 to 5 corn tortillas from the pack (the pack contains many, so the rest store well). Use 2 to 3 tablespoons of sour cream per serving. Start the pork early in the afternoon so it is ready by dinner; alternatively, cook it the night before and reheat.
Recipes:
- Easy Carnitas Street Tacos (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon Fillets with Lemon and Broccoli
Description: A fresh salmon fillet portion is pan-seared skin-on until crispy, then finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon for brightness. Steamed broccoli florets round out the plate for a simple, nourishing gluten-free dinner.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon skin on fillet portions family size 30 oz. ($17.99 each), Lemons 2 lb. ($2.29/pk), Broccoli crowns ($1.49/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The 30 oz. family pack yields approximately 4 to 5 portions - use one portion (about 6 to 7 oz.) for tonight and freeze the remaining portions individually for future meals, making the per-serving salmon cost roughly $4.50. Use one lemon from the 2 lb. pack; the rest keep well on the counter all week. Use about 0.4 lb of broccoli crowns for 1 person.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Salmon Meal Prep - One Happy Dish
- Perfect Pan-Seared Salmon | Life Made Sweeter
Thursday
Meal: Shrimp and Corn Tortilla Bowls with Feta and Salsa
Description: Seasoned shrimp are quickly sauteed and piled into warm corn tortillas, then topped with crumbled feta cheese and a spoonful of zesty salsa. This bright, satisfying bowl comes together in under 20 minutes and is naturally gluten-free.
Sale items used: Ocean Sea frozen large raw shrimp 31-40 12 oz. ($4.99 each), Small corn tortillas ($1.49 each - already purchased Tuesday), Lidl Preferred Selection PDO feta cheese in brine 7 oz. ($3.99 each), Baked beans / salsa / pickles assorted varieties ($5.00 for 3 - salsa jar already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about half the 12 oz. shrimp bag (roughly 6 oz.) for 1 serving; freeze the remaining shrimp for another meal. Use 3 to 4 corn tortillas from the pack already bought Tuesday. Crumble about 1.5 oz. of feta over the bowl; the remaining feta keeps in brine in the fridge for up to a week. Use salsa from the jar opened Monday.
Recipes:
- Shrimp Burrito Bowls: Delicious and Gluten-Free - Next Level Baker
Friday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Breast with Peaches and Milbona Cheese
Description: A boneless skinless chicken breast is seared in a skillet until golden, then topped with sliced fresh peaches that caramelize slightly in the pan juices. Thin slices of Milbona cheese melt over the top for a sweet and savory gluten-free finish.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken breast family size ($2.49/lb), Peaches ($1.69/lb), Milbona cheese block assorted varieties 8 oz. ($3.00 for 2 blocks)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use one chicken breast, approximately 0.5 lb, costing about $1.25. Use one medium peach, approximately 0.3 lb, costing about $0.51. The Milbona cheese is sold 2 blocks for $3.00 - buy 2 blocks and use 1.5 to 2 oz. of cheese on this dish; the rest keeps refrigerated and works well for snacking or future meals throughout the week.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken drumsticks (0.75 lb): $1.04
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken breast (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Smithfield fresh boneless pork shoulder picnic roast (1 lb): $2.49
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon skin on fillet portions 30 oz. (x1 pack): $17.99
- Ocean Sea frozen large raw shrimp 31-40 12 oz. (x1 bag): $4.99
- Broccoli crowns (0.8 lb total across Monday and Wednesday): $1.19
- Peaches (0.3 lb): $0.51
- Lemons 2 lb. (x1 pack): $2.29
- Small corn tortillas (x1 pack): $1.49
- Baked beans / salsa / pickles assorted - salsa (x1 jar, part of 3 for $5.00 deal, buy 3 to get the price): $5.00
- Sour cream 16 oz. (x1): $1.29
- Lidl Preferred Selection PDO feta cheese in brine 7 oz. (x1): $3.99
- Milbona cheese block 8 oz. (x2 blocks, sold as 2 for $3.00): $3.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil for searing and roasting
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin (for pork and shrimp seasoning)
- Chili powder (optional, for shrimp bowl)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken breast, family size: $2.49/lb (Save $1.00, Lidl Plus)
- Singing River Foods frozen chicken wing sections, 5 lb.: $8.99 each
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken drumsticks: $1.39/lb (Save 46¢, Lidl Plus)
- Butcher's Specialty grass-fed ribeye steak, 10 oz.: $7.49 each (Save 90¢, Lidl Plus)
- Smithfield fresh boneless pork shoulder picnic roast: $2.49/lb (Save $1.20, Lidl Plus)
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon skin on fillet portions, family size, 30 oz.: $17.99 each
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef, 93% lean, 32 oz. (sold in 2 lb. packs): $5.99/lb (Save $1.60, Lidl Plus, Fri. Aug. 28-30)
- Baby back pork ribs with barbecue sauce, 24 oz.: $7.99 each (Save $1.90)
- Ocean Sea frozen large raw shrimp, 31-40, 12 oz.: $4.99 each (Save $2.00)
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen cooked shrimp ring tray with cocktail sauce, 16 oz.: $8.99 each (Save $4.00, Fri. Aug. 28-30)
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen Maryland style crab cakes, 6 oz.: $5.99 each (Save $1.40)
- Dulano uncured turkey bacon, 12 oz.: $2.99 each (Save $1.30, Fri. Aug. 28-30)
- SeaPak frozen spring rolls / popcorn shrimp, 18-22 oz.: $9.87 each
- Fratelli Beretta prosciutto & provolone, 4 oz.: $3.99 each
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Lidl Preferred Selection deli olives, assorted varieties, 7 oz.: $3.49 each (Save $1.00, Lidl Plus)
- Premium everyday napkins, 100 ct.: 2 for $3.00 (Lidl Plus)
Produce on sale:
- Large seedless watermelon: $3.65 each (Save $1.00, Lidl Plus)
- Blueberries, 1 pt.: $2.49/pk (Save $1.10, Lidl Plus)
- Broccoli crowns: $1.49/lb (Save 66¢)
- Lemons, 2 lb.: $2.29/pk (Save 66¢)
- Peaches: $1.69/lb (Save 70¢)
- Organic green seedless grapes, 2 lb.: $5.39/pk
- Honeycrisp apples, US Extra Fancy, 2 lb.: $3.49/pk (Save $1.50, Fri. Aug. 28-30)
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Milbona cream cheese, original, 8 oz.: 2 for $2.00 (Lidl Plus)
- Milbona cheese block, assorted varieties, 8 oz.: 2 for $3.00 (Lidl Plus)
- Lifeway ProBugs whole milk kefir, assorted varieties, 3.5 fl. oz.: $1.00 each (Save 49¢, Lidl Plus)
- Sour cream, light or regular, 16 oz.: $1.29 each (Save 50¢)
- Hillandale Farms large grade A white eggs, 30 ct.: $2.99 each
- Lidl Preferred Selection PDO feta cheese in brine, 7 oz.: $3.99 each (Save $1.00, Lidl Plus)
- Daisy sour cream, French onion dip, 16 oz.: $2.98 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Strawberry cream cheese Danish: $0.99 each
- Cheese twist: $1.19 each
- Brioche hamburger buns, 10.8 oz.: $2.99 each (Save $1.40)
- Chocolate chunk cookie: $0.89 each
Pantry on sale:
- Baked beans / salsa / pickles, assorted varieties, 24-28 oz.: 3 for $5.00 (Mix & Match)
- Hummus, assorted varieties, 10 oz.: 2 for $4.00
- Guacamole, mild or spicy, 8 oz.: 2 for $4.00 (when you buy 2)
- Snack Day tortilla chips, assorted varieties, 13 oz.: $1.49 each (Save 60¢, Lidl Plus)
- Sweet Baby Ray's honey barbecue sauce, 18 oz.: $1.79 each (Save 58¢)
- Tomato ketchup, 24 oz.: $0.99 each (Save 46¢)
- Duke's mayonnaise, 30 fl. oz.: $3.89 each (Save $1.09)
- Hellmann's squeeze mayonnaise, assorted varieties, 11.5 fl. oz.: $3.97 each
- Beano's condiments, assorted varieties, 8 oz.: $1.99 each
- Carbone sauce, assorted varieties, 24 oz.: $6.99 each
- Barilla Protein+ pasta, assorted varieties, 14.5 oz.: $2.49 each
- Maruchan saucy noods, assorted varieties, 5 ct., 16.15-16.5 oz.: $3.99 each
- Pace queso blanco, 15 oz.: $3.76 each
- Ritz crackers: $3.97 each (Everyday Low Price)
- Snack Day golden round crackers, 13.7 oz.: $2.19 each
- Small corn tortillas, 25 oz.: $1.49 each
- Ole Mexican Foods cream cheese, 15 oz.: $3.99 each
- Solevita 100% orange juice, assorted varieties, 52 fl. oz.: $2.99 each
- Vita Coco coconut water, 33.8 fl. oz.: $4.77 each
- Goldfish sweet grahams variety multipack, 20 oz.: $9.99 each
- Olipop prebiotic soda variety pack, eight 12 fl. oz. cans: $16.97 each (Save $1.27)
- Alesto cashews, assorted varieties, 10 oz.: $3.99 each (Save up to $2.00)
- Alesto dry roasted peanuts, sea salt, 16 oz.: $1.99 each (Save 56¢, Lidl Plus)
- Solevita tropical wonder smoothie, 25.3 fl. oz.: $2.99 each (Save 50¢, Lidl Plus)
- Bellarom French roast ground coffee, 12 oz.: $4.99 each (Save $1.40, Lidl Plus)
- Snack Day pita crackers, ancient grains with flax, 5 oz.: $1.59 each (Save 40¢, Lidl Plus)
- Fin Carré dark chocolate with whole roasted hazelnuts, 3.52 oz.: $1.49 each (Save 50¢, Lidl Plus)
- Buddig deli meat, assorted varieties, 9 oz.: $2.99 each (Save 76¢)
- Rojo's 5 layer dip, 28 oz.: $4.99 each
- Side salad, assorted varieties, 15-16 oz.: $2.29 each (Save up to 70¢)
- Simply Protein tortilla chips, assorted varieties, 4.58 oz.: $3.49 each
- General Mills K-Pop Demon Hunters cereal, family size, assorted varieties, 18.6-18.8 oz.: $4.97 each
- Eggo homestyle waffles, 10 ct., 12.3 oz.: $2.29 each
- Tiny Bites waffle cones, assorted varieties, 4.24 oz.: $3.49 each
- Spring water, family size, 35 × 16.9 fl. oz. bottles: $4.29 each (Save 51¢)
- Sparkling water, lime or grape, 12 × 12 fl. oz. cans: 2 for $7.00
- Persil original liquid laundry detergent, 84 fl. oz.: $7.99 each (Save $4.98, Fri. Aug. 28-30)
- Frozen seasoned fries, 32 oz.: $1.99 each (Save 86¢)
Frozen on sale:
- Gelatelli frozen space runners dessert ice pops, 10 ct., 20.3 fl. oz.: $2.49 each (Save $1.50, Lidl Plus)
- Gelatelli frozen ice pops / fruit bars (Boom! ice pops or watermelon fruit bars), 6-12 ct., 11.1-20.2 fl. oz.: $1.99 each (Save $1.00)
- Gelatelli frozen almond mini sticks, assorted varieties, 12 ct.: $4.99 each (Save $2.00)
- Bon Gelati frozen dairy dessert cones, assorted varieties, 4 ct., 17.5 fl. oz.: $3.49 each (Save 50¢)
- Gelatelli frozen mini double dairy dessert bars, assorted varieties, 6 ct., 12 fl. oz.: $2.99 each (Save $2.00, Lidl Plus)
- Trattoria Alfredo frozen cheese stuffed crust pizza, assorted varieties, 28.7-31.7 oz.: $4.99 each (Save $2.16, Lidl Plus)
- Paw Patrol frozen shaped tots, 24 oz.: $3.99 each (Save 87¢, Lidl Plus)
- Sweet Nothings frozen smoothie bowl, assorted varieties, 6 fl. oz.: $2.49 each (Save 50¢, Lidl Plus)
- Heavenfull vanilla ice cream stroopwafel sandwiches with caramel filling, 4 ct., 13.52 fl. oz.: $4.99 each (Save 40¢, Lidl Plus)
- Frozen chicken fries, 24 oz.: $3.99 each (Save $1.46)
- Frozen chicken nuggets, 29 oz.: $3.99 each (Save $1.40)
- Alexia frozen garlic & Parmesan seasoned fries, 20 oz.: $4.99 each
- Tyson frozen spooky nuggets, 27 oz.: $5.99 each
- Pillsbury Ready to Bake Shape sugar cookie dough, 20 ct., 9.1 oz.: $3.86 each
- Holten's frozen beef patties party pack, 24 ct., 96 oz.: $23.99 each (99¢ per beef patty)
- Impossible frozen beef hot dogs / chicken patties: Starting at $6.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$46.52
for 1 person · $46.52 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Lidl weekly sales flyer for the week of August 26, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Lidl.