ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Asian Cedar Plank Salmon with Avocado and Cucumber Salad
Description: A single salmon fillet is pan-seared until golden and flaky, served alongside a cool, refreshing salad of sliced mini cucumbers and creamy avocado dressed with lemon juice and olive oil. This naturally gluten-free meal is light, satisfying, and comes together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Asian Cedar Plank Salmon, Mini Cucumbers 16 oz pkg, Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of salmon for 1 person at $10.99/lb, totaling about $5.50 worth of fish. Use 2-3 mini cucumbers from the 16 oz pkg and 1 avocado. The remaining cucumbers carry over to Friday's meal.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Salmon with Avocado Gremolata
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Cucumber-Tomato Salad

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins with Sauteed Mushrooms and Cheddar
Description: A handful of chicken tenderloins are cooked in a hot skillet until juicy and golden, then topped with savory sauteed white mushrooms and melted cheddar for a hearty, gluten-free dinner. The whole dish is simple, satisfying, and ready in about 25 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz pkg, Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Medium or Mild Cheddar 8 oz
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenderloins for 1 person at $2.29/lb, totaling about $1.15 worth of chicken. Use half the mushroom package (about 4 oz) and 1-2 slices of cheddar. Remaining mushrooms and cheddar are used again Thursday.

Wednesday
Meal: Broiled Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers with Cantaloupe and Red Grape Salad
Description: The pre-seasoned beef skewers are broiled in the oven until caramelized and tender, served alongside a sweet and juicy salad of cubed cantaloupe and halved red grapes. This is a naturally gluten-free, no-fuss meal that feels festive and fresh.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers 7 oz, Athena Cantaloupe, California Red Grapes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The 7 oz beef skewer package is a single-serve size, perfect for 1 person at a flat $5.99. Use about one-quarter of the cantaloupe and roughly 0.25 lb of red grapes for the salad. Remaining cantaloupe and grapes keep well for snacking or Friday's meal.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins with Avocado and Blueberry Salsa
Description: Juicy skillet-cooked chicken tenderloins are topped with a vibrant fresh salsa made from diced avocado and sweet blueberries, brightened with lime juice and a pinch of salt. This colorful, gluten-free plate is both nutritious and impressive for a weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Avocados, Blueberries
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenderloins for 1 person at $2.29/lb, totaling about $1.15 worth of chicken. Use 1 avocado and about half the pint of blueberries for the salsa. Remaining blueberries make a great snack or breakfast topping.

Friday
Meal: Baked Fresh Seasoned Chicken with Cucumber and Red Grape Salad
Description: A portion of seasoned chicken is baked in the oven until golden and cooked through, then plated with a crisp side salad of sliced mini cucumbers and halved red grapes tossed in a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing. This clean, gluten-free meal closes out the week on a light and satisfying note.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Chicken, Mini Cucumbers 16 oz pkg, California Red Grapes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of seasoned chicken for 1 person at $4.99/lb, totaling about $2.50 worth of chicken. Use the remaining mini cucumbers from Monday and about 0.25 lb of red grapes. Make-ahead note - the chicken can be seasoned and refrigerated earlier in the day to cut active evening time.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Asian Cedar Plank Salmon (0.5 lb): $5.50
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (1 lb total, used across Tuesday and Thursday): $2.29
- Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers 7 oz (x1 package): $5.99
- Fresh Seasoned Chicken (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Mini Cucumbers 16 oz pkg (x1): $1.69
- Avocados (x2, one for Monday, one for Thursday): $1.18
- Athena Cantaloupe (x1): $1.99
- California Red Grapes (0.5 lb total, used Wednesday and Friday): $0.65
- Blueberries (x1 pint): $1.99
- Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz pkg (x1): $1.29
- Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Medium or Mild Cheddar 8 oz (x1): $1.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Lemon or lime juice
- Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
- Paprika or other gluten-free spices as preferred