ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings at $2.29/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 as a main, roughly $4.58 total, about $1.15 per serving
- Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz at $4.99 each - one 16 oz package feeds 4 lightly; use two packages for a satisfying main, roughly $9.98 total, about $2.50 per serving
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz at $7.99 each - one 48 oz (3 lb) package feeds 4 generously, roughly $7.99 total, about $2.00 per serving (note: ranked above pork strips because one package fully covers 4 servings at a lower per-serving cost)
- Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb at $5.99 each - need 1.5 lbs for 4 people, so 2 packages at $11.98 total, about $3.00 per serving
- Fresh 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers at $6.49/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4 people at $9.74 total, about $2.44 per serving
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion at $8.99/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people at $17.98 total, about $4.50 per serving

Corrected ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving):
- Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings: $2.29/lb - 2 lbs for 4, $4.58 total, $1.15/serving
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz: $7.99 each - 1 package for 4, $7.99 total, $2.00/serving
- Fresh 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers: $6.49/lb - 1.5 lbs for 4, $9.74 total, $2.44/serving
- Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz: $4.99 each - 2 packages for 4, $9.98 total, $2.50/serving
- Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb: $5.99 each - 2 packages for 4, $11.98 total, $3.00/serving
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion: $8.99/lb - 2 lbs for 4, $17.98 total, $4.50/serving

This week's flyer is a solid mix of everyday proteins and one true premium option. Chicken wings anchor the cheapest night of the week at just over a dollar a serving, and ground turkey from the big 48 oz package is an outstanding deal that stretches across a hearty meal for four. Ground beef burgers and marinated pork strips round out the economical four nights at very reasonable per-serving costs. Salmon is clearly the premium item at $4.50 per serving, and it earns its one night as the best-value seafood on the flyer this week. The organic grass-fed ground beef was skipped in favor of the regular ground beef burgers because two packages of the organic beef would cost nearly $12 for the same amount of meat, making it the priciest everyday protein on the list. Keeping salmon to one night and leaning on wings and turkey keeps the weekly total comfortably within range.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned chicken wings are baked in the oven until the skin is golden and crisp, then served alongside roasted zucchini coins and halved grape tomatoes that soften and caramelize in the pan drippings. It is a simple, hands-off weeknight dinner that delivers big flavor with minimal prep.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of chicken wings for 4 people. Use 1 lb of zucchini sliced into coins and 1 package of Cherub Grape Tomatoes. Bake wings at 425 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes total, flipping once halfway; add zucchini and tomatoes to the pan for the last 20 minutes. Total oven time is about 50 minutes.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Zucchini (Paleo, Whole30)

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet with Sourdough
Description: Ground turkey is browned in a skillet with diced zucchini, garlic, and grape tomatoes, then seasoned with Italian herbs and a splash of olive oil for a fast, satisfying one-pan meal. Thick slices of sourdough round are served alongside to scoop up the savory pan 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 1.5 lbs of ground turkey from the 48 oz package (the remaining turkey can be refrigerated for another use). Use 1 lb of zucchini diced small. Serve with 4 thick slices from one Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round loaf.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Avocado and Peach Salsa
Description: Salmon portions are seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the flesh is cooked through with a lightly crisped exterior, then topped with a fresh salsa of diced peaches, sliced mini avocados, and halved grape tomatoes tossed with lime juice and cilantro. The bright fruit salsa balances the richness of the salmon for a restaurant-quality dinner at home.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion, Peaches, Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion, yielding one portion of approximately 0.5 lb per person. Use 2 peaches (roughly 0.5 lb) diced for the salsa. Use 4 mini avocados from the 6-pack, diced. Use 1 package of Cherub Grape Tomatoes, halved, in the salsa.
Recipes:
- Old Bay Salmon with Peach-Avocado Salsa - Vanilla Bean Cuisine

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Ground Beef Burgers over Everything Sourdough with Avocado
Description: Ground beef burger patties are shaped and cooked in a skillet until browned and juicy, then served open-faced on toasted slices of everything sourdough and topped with sliced mini avocados and a handful of grape tomatoes. Skipping the bun in favor of sourdough toast gives each plate a hearty, satisfying base without any dairy toppings needed.
Sale items used: Fresh 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers, Specially Selected Everything Sourdough 24 oz, Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Fresh 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers, forming 4 patties of roughly 6 oz each. Toast 4 slices from one Specially Selected Everything Sourdough loaf. Use the remaining 2 mini avocados from the 6-pack purchased Wednesday, sliced. Use 1 package of Cherub Grape Tomatoes, halved, as a topping.

Friday
Meal: Stir-Fried Smithfield Marinated Pork Strips with Zucchini and Peaches
Description: Smithfield marinated pork strips are sliced and cooked in a hot skillet over high heat until browned at the edges, then tossed with sliced zucchini and fresh peach wedges that soften slightly and pick up the savory marinade from the pan. The sweet-savory combination makes for a vibrant end-of-week dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz, Zucchini, Peaches
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages of Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz (32 oz total, 8 oz per person). Use 1 lb of zucchini sliced into half-moons. Use 2 peaches (roughly 0.5 lb) cut into wedges. Cook pork strips first in a hot skillet for 5 to 6 minutes, then add zucchini and peaches and stir-fry for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until everything is cooked through.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings (2 lbs): $4.58
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz (x1 package): $7.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion (2 lbs): $17.98
- Fresh 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers (1.5 lbs): $9.74
- Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz (x2 packages): $9.98
- Zucchini (3.5 lbs total across Monday, Tuesday, and Friday): $4.17
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg (x3 packages for Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday): $5.97
- Peaches (1 lb total across Wednesday and Friday): $1.39
- Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack (x1 pack, used across Wednesday and Thursday): $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
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano and basil
- Lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- Fresh or dried cilantro
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for skillet