ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes
Description: A generous portion of crispy baked chicken wings seasoned with pantry spices, roasted alongside sliced zucchini and halved grape tomatoes for a colorful, satisfying one-pan dinner. Everything cooks together on a single sheet pan, making cleanup easy for a solo cook.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of chicken wings (about 4-5 wings) for 1 person. Use about 0.5 lb zucchini (1 small zucchini), sliced into half-moons. Use roughly half the 10 oz grape tomato package (save the rest for Wednesday's salsa). Make-ahead tip: pat wings dry and season the night before for crispier skin.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Zucchini (Paleo, Whole30)

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet with Sourdough
Description: Seasoned ground turkey is browned in a skillet with diced zucchini, garlic, and pantry spices for a hearty, protein-packed one-pan meal. It is served alongside a thick slice of toasted sourdough for scooping and soaking up all the savory juices.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz, Zucchini, Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 6 oz (just under 0.5 lb) of ground turkey from the 48 oz package - portion and freeze the remainder in 6 oz servings for future meals. Use about 0.5 lb zucchini (1 small zucchini). Serve with 1-2 slices of sourdough, toasted dry in the skillet (no butter needed).

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Avocado and Peach Salsa
Description: A single salmon fillet is seared in a hot skillet until golden and flaky, then topped with a fresh, bright salsa made from diced avocado, sliced peaches, grape tomatoes, and a squeeze of lime. The combination of warm fish and cool, fruity salsa makes this feel like a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion, Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack, Peaches, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of salmon (one single portion fillet) at $8.99/lb. Use 1 mini avocado from the 6-pack (refrigerate the rest for Thursday and future use). Use 1 medium peach (roughly 0.25 lb). Use the remaining grape tomatoes from Monday's package (about 5 oz). Total cook time is well under 30 minutes so no make-ahead step is needed.
Recipes:
- Old Bay Salmon with Peach-Avocado Salsa - Vanilla Bean Cuisine

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Ground Beef Burgers over Everything Sourdough with Avocado
Description: A single hand-formed ground beef patty is cooked in a cast-iron skillet to a perfect sear, then served open-faced on a thick slice of toasted everything sourdough and topped with sliced mini avocado, tomato, and pantry condiments. Skipping a bun in favor of hearty sourdough keeps the meal dairy-free and adds great flavor from the seeded crust.
Sale items used: Fresh 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers, Specially Selected Everything Sourdough 24 oz, Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef (one generous patty) for 1 person. Use 1-2 slices of everything sourdough, toasted in the dry skillet. Slice 1 mini avocado from the 6-pack purchased Wednesday. If buying the ground beef in a larger format, form patties, separate with parchment, and freeze extras immediately.

Friday
Meal: Stir-Fried Smithfield Marinated Pork Strips with Zucchini and Peaches
Description: Pre-marinated pork strips hit a hot skillet and cook quickly, then get tossed with sliced zucchini and fresh peach wedges for a sweet-savory stir-fry that comes together in under 20 minutes. The pork's built-in marinade does all the seasoning work, making this the easiest and most flavorful meal of the week.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz, Zucchini, Peaches
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 18 minutes total
Serving note: The 16 oz package of pork strips is a practical single-week portion for 1 person - use the full package across 2 sittings or use half (about 8 oz) tonight and refrigerate the rest for a lunch the next day. Use about 0.5 lb zucchini (1 small zucchini) and 1 medium peach (roughly 0.25 lb), cut into wedges and added to the skillet in the last 3 minutes so they stay slightly firm.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings (0.75 lb): $1.72
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz (x1 package): $7.99
- Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz (x1 package): $4.99
- Fresh 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers (0.5 lb): $3.25
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion (0.5 lb): $4.50
- Zucchini (2 lbs total across the week): $2.38
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg (x1 package): $1.99
- Peaches (0.5 lb total across the week): $0.70
- Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack (x1 package): $2.89
- Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz (x1 loaf): $3.49
- Specially Selected Everything Sourdough 24 oz (x1 loaf): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or avocado oil (for searing and roasting)
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Onion powder
- Paprika or smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lime or lemon juice (for the avocado salsa)
- Cumin (for the turkey skillet)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for the sheet pan