Publix Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan builds around five dairy-free dinners that stretch Publix's sale items across the whole week without repeating a single main dish. You'll start Monday with a slow-roasted pork Boston butt that's easy to prep ahead, then move into lighter fare Tuesday with grilled chicken breasts alongside sweet corn and tomato salad. Wednesday brings skillet Italian pork sausage with roasted cauliflower and a fresh salad, Thursday keeps things simple with a sheet pan of smoked chicken sausage, potatoes, and corn, and Friday closes the week with a pan-seared shrimp platter over greens for a special finish. Chicken, pork, and sausage each get their own spotlight night, so you're getting real variety at the table while ingredients like potatoes, corn, tomato, and salad greens get used efficiently across multiple meals.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Boston Butt with Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli
Description: The pork butt roast is seasoned simply and slow-roasted until fork-tender, then served alongside dairy-free mashed potatoes made with olive oil. Steamed broccoli rounds out the plate for a comforting, budget-friendly start to the week.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast, Publix Russet Potatoes, Broccoli or Cauliflower
Prep time: 20 minutes active
Serving note: 2 lb Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast, half of the Publix Russet Potatoes bag, half of one Broccoli or Cauliflower unit. Roast needs about 3 hours in the oven, so start it in the early afternoon or the night before and reheat.

Tuesday
Meal: Grilled Chicken Breasts with Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad
Description: Boneless skinless chicken breasts are grilled and sliced, served with charred sweet corn cut off the cob and a simple beefsteak tomato salad dressed with olive oil and vinegar. It's a light, fresh, fast weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Bulk Sweet Corn, Beefsteak Tomato
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, 3 ears of the Bulk Sweet Corn, 0.5 lb Beefsteak Tomato.
Recipes:
- Grilled chicken with summer corn and tomato salad
- Easy Grilled Chicken and Corn Salad

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Italian Pork Sausage with Cauliflower and Salad
Description: Publix Italian Pork Sausage is browned and sliced in a skillet, then tossed with roasted cauliflower for a hearty, savory dinner. A side of Fresh Attitude Salads adds crunch and freshness.
Sale items used: Publix Italian Pork Sausage, Broccoli or Cauliflower, Fresh Attitude Salads
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Publix Italian Pork Sausage, half of one Broccoli or Cauliflower unit, 1 package Fresh Attitude Salads.
Recipes:
- 20 Minute Sausage Cauliflower Skillet

Thursday
Meal: Sheet Pan Smoked Chicken Sausage with Potatoes and Corn
Description: GreenWise Smoked Chicken Sausage is roasted on a sheet pan with cubed potatoes and sweet corn kernels for an easy, smoky, one-pan dinner. Minimal cleanup makes this a great midweek option.
Sale items used: GreenWise Smoked Chicken Sausage, Publix Russet Potatoes, Bulk Sweet Corn
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1 package GreenWise Smoked Chicken Sausage, remaining half of the Publix Russet Potatoes bag, 2 ears of the remaining Bulk Sweet Corn.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Recipe
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes with Corn
- Potato, Corn, and Chicken Sausage Skillet

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Shrimp Platter with Tomato and Salad
Description: The Publix Medium Shrimp Platter is pan-seared in olive oil and garlic for a quick, elegant finish to the week, served over a bed of fresh salad greens with sliced beefsteak tomato. This is the week's premium night, chosen for its strong value per serving.
Sale items used: Publix Medium Shrimp Platter, Beefsteak Tomato, Fresh Attitude Salads
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 Publix Medium Shrimp Platter (feeds 4), 0.5 lb Beefsteak Tomato, 1 package Fresh Attitude Salads.
Recipes:
- Pan-Sautéed Shrimp Salad
- Pan Seared Shrimp

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast (2 lb): $5.98
- Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (2 lb): $5.98
- Publix Italian Pork Sausage (1 package): $5.69
- GreenWise Smoked Chicken Sausage (1 package): $5.29
- Publix Medium Shrimp Platter (1 platter): $13.99
- Publix Russet Potatoes (1 bag): $3.99
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (1 unit): $3.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (5 ears): $3.00
- Beefsteak Tomato (1 lb): $1.99
- Fresh Attitude Salads (2 packages): $6.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Vinegar (for salad dressing)
- BBQ seasoning or spices for pork