ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Grape Jelly Pan-Glazed Chicken Tenderloins with Sliced Cucumber Salad
Description: Tender chicken tenderloins are pan-seared and finished with a sweet-savory grape jelly glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the skillet, making a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner for two. A crisp side salad of sliced mini cucumbers dressed with olive oil, rice vinegar, and fresh dill rounds out the plate with cool contrast.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Berryhill Grape Jelly, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of chicken tenderloins total (about 0.5 lb per person); use 2 to 3 tablespoons of grape jelly for the glaze from the 30 oz jar; slice half the 16 oz cucumber pack for the salad and save the rest for Thursday.

Tuesday
Meal: Seasoned Chicken Skewers with Avocado and Cantaloupe Salsa
Description: The ready-to-cook Seasoned Chicken Skewers are grilled or broiled until juicy and lightly charred, then served alongside a bright fresh salsa made from diced cantaloupe and creamy avocado. This no-fuss meal comes together in under 30 minutes and delivers bold flavor with minimal prep for two people.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken Skewers, Avocados, Athena Cantaloupe
Description: The 22.57 oz pack of Seasoned Chicken Skewers provides a generous portion for two; dice 1 avocado and roughly one-quarter of the cantaloupe for the salsa, saving the remaining cantaloupe for Friday; the salsa can be made while the skewers cook.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken Skewers, Avocados, Athena Cantaloupe
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 22.57 oz skewer pack split between two people; use 1 avocado ($0.59) and about one-quarter of the cantaloupe for the salsa; season salsa with lime juice, salt, and cilantro from the pantry.
Recipes:
- Grilled Jerk Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Wednesday
Meal: Chicken Tenderloin and Mushroom Stir-Fry over Rice
Description: Sliced chicken tenderloins are stir-fried in a hot skillet with the full 8 oz pack of sliced white mushrooms, garlic, and a simple soy-based sauce, then spooned over fluffy white rice for a hearty and satisfying meal. This one-pan dinner is quick to execute on a weeknight and uses pantry staples to build deep savory flavor without any dairy.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Sliced White Mushrooms
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of chicken tenderloins total (about 0.5 lb per person); use the entire 8 oz mushroom pack; serve over about 1 cup dry white rice cooked per standard package directions; soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and cornstarch come from the pantry.
Recipes:
- Chinese Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Nugget Lettuce Wraps with Avocado and Cucumber
Description: Crispy baked chicken nuggets are tucked into crisp lettuce leaves and topped with sliced avocado and cool cucumber for a fun, hand-held meal that comes together in about 20 minutes. A drizzle of sriracha or your favorite dairy-free dipping sauce adds heat and ties all the toppings together.
Sale items used: John Soules Foods "67" Chicken Nuggets, Avocados, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly half the 24 oz nugget bag (about 12 oz) for two people and save the rest for another use; use 1 avocado and the remaining cucumber from Monday; use 4 to 6 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves from the pantry or a small head purchased separately.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Asian Cedar Plank Salmon with Cantaloupe and Blueberry Salad
Description: Two salmon fillets are pan-seared skin-side down until golden and cooked through, drawing on the Asian-seasoned flavor profile of the cedar plank variety for a restaurant-quality finish at home. A refreshing side salad of diced cantaloupe and fresh blueberries tossed with a light honey-lime dressing completes the plate with sweet, juicy contrast.
Sale items used: Fresh Asian Cedar Plank Salmon, Athena Cantaloupe, Blueberries
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of salmon total (about 0.5 lb per person) at $10.99/lb; use the remaining three-quarters of the cantaloupe from Tuesday and the full pint of blueberries for the salad; the salad can be prepped while the salmon rests after searing.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (2 lbs for Monday and Wednesday): $4.58
- Seasoned Chicken Skewers (1 pack, 22.57 oz): $7.49
- Sliced White Mushrooms (1 pack, 8 oz): $1.29
- Mini Cucumbers (1 pack, 16 oz): $1.69
- Berryhill Grape Jelly (1 jar, 30 oz): $2.59
- John Soules Foods "67" Chicken Nuggets (1 bag, 24 oz): $6.70
- Avocados (x2, one for Tuesday and one for Thursday): $1.18
- Athena Cantaloupe (x1): $1.99
- Blueberries (1 pint): $1.99
- Fresh Asian Cedar Plank Salmon (1 lb): $10.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Soy sauce or tamari (dairy-free)
- Sesame oil
- Cornstarch
- White rice
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- Honey
- Sriracha or dairy-free dipping sauce
- Fresh or dried dill
- Cilantro
- Lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)