ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Thin-Sliced Pork Chops with Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Two thin-sliced boneless pork chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden, then served alongside sliced zucchini and halved grape tomatoes sauteed in olive oil with garlic. This quick, colorful weeknight dinner is completely dairy-free and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of pork chops (roughly 2 thin chops), about 0.5 lb zucchini (1 small zucchini), and half the 10 oz grape tomato package; refrigerate remaining tomatoes for Thursday.

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings with Multicolored Peppers
Description: A generous single-serving portion of buffalo chicken wings is tossed in dairy-free hot sauce and baked until crispy, served with sliced multicolored peppers for dipping and crunch. The peppers add a fresh, sweet contrast to the spicy wings and keep the meal light and balanced.
Sale items used: Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings, Multicolored Peppers
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 10 oz of wings (about 6 to 8 pieces) from the 40 oz pack; freeze remaining wings in portions for future meals. Use 1 pepper from the 3-pack; store remaining 2 peppers for Thursday. Total cook time is about 50 minutes - pat wings dry and season before preheating the oven to save time.

Wednesday
Meal: Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender with Zucchini and Nectarine Salsa
Description: A single petite beef tender steak is pan-seared to your preferred doneness, then topped with a bright fresh salsa made from diced nectarine, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Sliced zucchini sauteed in olive oil rounds out the plate for a restaurant-quality dairy-free dinner at home.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Fresh Rosemary or Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender, Zucchini, Plums or Nectarines
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of beef tender (one small steak); assumed cost based on 0.5 lb at $6.99/lb. Use 1 nectarine (approximately 0.25 lb) for the salsa and 0.5 lb zucchini (1 small zucchini). Let the steak rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before searing for best results.

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Thin-Sliced Pork Chops with Multicolored Pepper and Tomato Saute on 12 Grain Bread
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops are quickly seared and sliced, then layered onto toasted 12 grain bread with a savory saute of multicolored peppers and the remaining grape tomatoes. This open-faced meal is hearty, dairy-free, and makes great use of ingredients already on hand from earlier in the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Multicolored Peppers, Cherub Grape Tomatoes, L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of pork chops (roughly 2 thin chops), 2 remaining peppers from the 3-pack, and the remaining grape tomatoes from Monday. Use 2 slices of bread from the loaf; store the rest for the week.

Friday
Meal: Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps with Pita Crackers and Green Grapes
Description: Creamy cranberry almond chicken salad is spooned into crisp romaine or butter lettuce leaves and served alongside crunchy pita crackers and a small bunch of sweet green grapes. This no-cook meal is refreshing, dairy-free, and perfect for ending the week with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Park Street Deli Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad, Savoritz Pita Crackers, California Green Grapes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serving note: Use about half the 16 oz container of chicken salad (approximately 8 oz) for a satisfying single serving; refrigerate the rest for lunches. Use about 1 oz of pita crackers and approximately 0.5 lb of green grapes. Check the chicken salad label to confirm no dairy ingredients are present before purchasing.
Recipes:
- Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad {10-Minute Recipe}

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (1 lb): $2.99
- Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings (1 pack, 40 oz): $4.99
- Morton's of Omaha Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender (0.5 lb): $3.50
- Zucchini (1 lb): $1.19
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (1 pkg, 10 oz): $1.99
- Multicolored Peppers (1 pack of 3): $2.49
- Plums or Nectarines (0.25 lb): $0.37
- California Green Grapes (0.5 lb): $0.65
- L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread (1 loaf): $2.69
- Park Street Deli Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad (1 container, 16 oz): $4.99
- Savoritz Pita Crackers (1 pkg, 5 oz): $2.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes or Cajun seasoning
- Dairy-free buffalo hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
- Lime juice or fresh lime
- Red onion
- Fresh cilantro
- Romaine or butter lettuce leaves (for wraps)