ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh 85% Lean Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef: $4.99
- Fresh Maui Pineapple Atlantic Salmon Cedar Plank: $14.29
- Family Pack Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $10.99
- Mild or Hot Italian Sausage: $4.19
- 75/25 Ground Beef Patties (3 lb. Frozen): $6.99
- Fremont Fish Market Shrimp Skewers Assorted Varieties (8 oz. Frozen): $6.49
- Appleton Farms Chicken Skewers: $8.99
- Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs: $2.99
- Fresh St. Louis Pork Spareribs: $14.95
- Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Petite Sirloin Steaks: $11.99
- Kirkwood Chicken Wings (6 oz. Frozen): $3.79
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey: $4.99
- Kirkwood Family Pack Chicken Breasts: $3.89
- Fresh Chuck & Brisket Beef Burgers (Per lb.): $5.99
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Thighs: $1.55
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Wings: $13.79
- Fresh Sirloin Angus Beef (Per lb.): $11.99
- Fresh Skirt Steak USDA Choice (Per lb.): $13.79
- Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Beef Strip Steak (22.57 oz.): $22.57
- Fresh Seasoned Brisket Salt & Pepper or BBQ: $9.99
- Smashed Burgers Party Pack (2 lb. Frozen Patties): $16.99
- Kirkwood Seasoned Turkey Burgers (32 oz. Frozen): $6.99
- Fresh Seasoned Pork Shoulder Roast (Per lb.): $2.30
- Fresh Thick-Cut Boneless Pork Chops (Per lb.): $3.40
- Fremont Fish Market Jumbo Raw Peeled & Deveined Tail-Off Shrimp (11.2 oz. Frozen): $9.49
- Fresh Salmon Burgers Chipotle or Teriyaki: $5.99
- Fresh Honey or Nashville Hot Chicken Sausage (12 oz.): $2.99
- Cheddar Brats (12 oz.): $2.69
- Kirkwood Turkey & Cheddar or Jalapeno Smoked Sausage (8.5 oz.): $3.90
- Parkview Turkey Franks Smoked (14 oz.): $2.60

Vegetables on sale:
- Fresh Blackberries: price not listed
- Whole White Snacking Mushrooms: price not listed
- Tomatoes On the Vine: price not listed
- Fresh Maui Pineapple: $2.49

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cedar Plank Salmon with Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Description: The Maui Pineapple Atlantic Salmon Cedar Plank is grilled or oven-roasted to flaky perfection and topped with a bright, fresh salsa made from the on-sale Maui pineapple and Park Street Deli fresh salsa. This tropical, sweet-and-savory dinner is naturally gluten-free and feels like a restaurant-quality meal at a fraction of the cost.
Sale items used: Fresh Maui Pineapple Atlantic Salmon Cedar Plank ($14.29), Fresh Maui Pineapple ($2.49), Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Salsa ($2.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 cedar plank salmon feeds approximately 4 people at roughly 5-6 oz. per person. Dice 1 full Maui pineapple and combine with 1/2 cup of salsa to make enough topping for all 4 servings. Serve with rice cooked from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
- Pineapple Salmon
- Pineapple Glazed Salmon with Pineapple Avocado Salsa

Tuesday
Meal: Smoky Sweet Pork Ribs with Potato Salad
Description: The Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs are warmed in the oven or on the grill and served alongside the ready-made potato salad for a fast, satisfying BBQ-style dinner. This is an effortless gluten-free meal that is big on smoky, saucy flavor with almost no hands-on cooking required.
Sale items used: Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs ($2.99 x2 = $5.98), Potato Salad 32 oz. ($1.79)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 packages of the fully cooked ribs to ensure enough protein for 4 people (approximately 3-4 ribs per person). The 32 oz. potato salad provides roughly 1 cup per person as a side. Verify the potato salad ingredients are gluten-free at your store location before purchasing.
Recipes:
- Easy Grilled Gluten Free Ribs with a Sweet and Spicy Dry Rub
- BBQ Glazed Ribs with Warm Potato and Green Bean Salad
- Gluten-Free BBQ Pork Ribs in the Oven

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef Taco Bowls with Guacamole and Salsa
Description: Seasoned organic grass-fed ground beef is browned in a skillet with cumin, garlic, and chili powder, then served over rice or on its own as a taco bowl loaded with Casa Mamita guacamole and Park Street Deli fresh salsa. This colorful, bold, and completely gluten-free bowl dinner is hearty, fresh, and full of Tex-Mex flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh 85% Lean Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef ($4.99), Casa Mamita Assorted Fresh Guacamole 8 oz. ($3.79), Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Salsa ($2.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 full package (approximately 1 lb.) of ground beef, which provides roughly 4 oz. of cooked protein per person. Divide the 8 oz. guacamole evenly as 2 oz. per person and spoon salsa generously over each bowl. Serve over white or brown rice prepared from pantry staples.
Recipes:
- Beef Taco Skillet / Taco Bowls - Gluten Free
- Beef Taco Bowls - Low Carb + Gluten Free
- Ground Beef Taco Bowls

Thursday
Meal: Boneless Chicken Thigh Stir-Fry with Mushrooms and Tomatoes
Description: Antibiotic-free boneless skinless chicken thighs are sliced and pan-seared with whole white snacking mushrooms and vine tomatoes, seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and gluten-free soy sauce or tamari from your pantry. The result is a juicy, savory one-pan dinner with tender chicken and earthy vegetables served over rice.
Sale items used: Family Pack Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs ($10.99 - use approximately half the pack), Whole White Snacking Mushrooms (price unlisted - confirm in store), Tomatoes On the Vine (price unlisted - confirm in store)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1.5 lbs. of chicken thighs for 4 people, providing about 6 oz. raw protein per person. Use 8 oz. of mushrooms and 3-4 vine tomatoes sliced to fill the pan. Store remaining chicken thighs in the fridge for another use. Confirm tamari or gluten-free soy sauce is on hand in your pantry.
Recipes:
- Creamy Mushroom Sauce Chicken Thighs
- Baked Chicken and Mushrooms
- Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs

Friday
Meal: Grilled Shrimp Skewer Bowls with Pineapple and Salsa
Description: Fremont Fish Market shrimp skewers are grilled or cooked in a grill pan until pink and caramelized, then served over rice with diced fresh Maui pineapple and a spoonful of bright fresh salsa on the side. This light and festive gluten-free Friday dinner brings tropical sweetness and smoky grilled flavor to the table to end the week on a high note.
Sale items used: Fremont Fish Market Shrimp Skewers Assorted Varieties 8 oz. Frozen ($6.49 x2 = $12.98), Fresh Maui Pineapple ($2.49), Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Salsa ($2.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 bags of shrimp skewers to provide enough protein for 4 people (approximately 4 oz. of shrimp per person). Dice half the Maui pineapple for topping (save the rest or use it all based on preference). Serve over 1 cup of cooked rice per person. Confirm the shrimp skewer seasoning is gluten-free on the package label before purchasing.
Recipes:
- Grilled Spicy Shrimp and Veggie Skewers with Pineapple Turmeric Salsa
- Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers with Garlic Cilantro Butter
- Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Maui Pineapple Atlantic Salmon Cedar Plank: $14.29
- Fresh Maui Pineapple (x2): $4.98
- Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Salsa (x3, used across 3 meals): $8.97
- Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs (x2): $5.98
- Potato Salad 32 oz.: $1.79
- Fresh 85% Lean Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef: $4.99
- Casa Mamita Assorted Fresh Guacamole 8 oz.: $3.79
- Family Pack Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (use half): $10.99
- Whole White Snacking Mushrooms: price unlisted - confirm in store
- Tomatoes On the Vine: price unlisted - confirm in store
- Fremont Fish Market Shrimp Skewers 8 oz. Frozen (x2): $12.98

Pantry staples needed:
- White or brown rice (gluten-free, for Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday)
- Olive oil or avocado oil (for cooking)
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Cumin (ground)
- Chili powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Gluten-free tamari or certified gluten-free soy sauce (for Thursday stir-fry)
- Gluten-free cooking spray (optional, for skillet and grill pan)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Review of "Buy on sale" items listed above (excluding unlisted-price produce):
- Salmon Cedar Plank: $14.29
- Maui Pineapple x2: $4.98
- Fresh Salsa x3: $8.97
- Pork Ribs x2: $5.98
- Potato Salad: $1.79
- Ground Beef: $4.99
- Guacamole: $3.79
- Chicken Thighs: $10.99
- Shrimp Skewers x2: $12.98

Total: $68.76 for 4 people | $17.19 per person

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local ALDI store for actual pricing. Items with unlisted prices (mushrooms, vine tomatoes, blackberries) should be confirmed in store before building your meal plan around them. Always verify gluten-free status on all packaged items by reading the label carefully, as formulations and cross-contamination risks can vary.