ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Asian Cedar Plank Salmon with Avocado and Cucumber Salad
Description: Two salmon fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection and served alongside a crisp, refreshing salad of sliced mini cucumbers and creamy avocado dressed with lime juice and olive oil. This naturally gluten-free meal is light, satisfying, and comes together in under 30 minutes for a weeknight-friendly dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Asian Cedar Plank Salmon, Mini Cucumbers 16 oz pkg, Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of salmon (about 0.5 lb per person) at $10.99/lb for a cost of $10.99; use half the cucumber package and 1 avocado for the salad.
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: Juicy chicken tenderloins are skillet-cooked until golden and topped with savory sauteed white mushrooms and melted cheddar cheese for a hearty, comforting dinner for two. This gluten-free skillet meal is simple to prepare and delivers rich, satisfying flavors with minimal cleanup.
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: Purchase approximately 1 lb of chicken tenderloins (about 0.5 lb per person) at $2.29/lb for a cost of $2.29; use the full 8 oz mushroom package and 2 to 3 slices of cheddar per person.

Wednesday
Meal: Broiled Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers with Cantaloupe and Red Grape Salad
Description: One package of pre-seasoned beef skewers is broiled until caramelized and served alongside a sweet, juicy salad of fresh cantaloupe chunks and halved red grapes. The naturally gluten-free seasoning on the skewers pairs beautifully with the bright fruit salad for a satisfying summer dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers 7 oz, Athena Cantaloupe, California Red Grapes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One 7 oz package of beef skewers splits evenly between two people as a main; use half the cantaloupe and approximately 0.5 lb of red grapes for the salad.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins with Avocado and Blueberry Salsa
Description: Tender skillet-cooked chicken tenderloins are topped with a vibrant fresh salsa made from diced avocado and sweet blueberries, finished with a squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro. This colorful, gluten-free dinner for two is quick to prepare and delivers a bright, summery combination of savory and sweet.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Avocados, Blueberries
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of chicken tenderloins (about 0.5 lb per person) at $2.29/lb for a cost of $2.29; use 1 avocado and about half the pint of blueberries for the salsa.

Friday
Meal: Baked Fresh Seasoned Chicken with Cucumber and Red Grape Salad
Description: Pre-seasoned chicken pieces are oven-baked until golden and juicy, then served with a cool, crisp salad of mini cucumbers and halved red grapes lightly dressed with olive oil and fresh herbs. This easy gluten-free dinner for two is a relaxed end-of-week meal that lets the quality of the sale ingredients shine.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Chicken, Mini Cucumbers 16 oz pkg, California Red Grapes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of seasoned chicken (about 0.5 lb per person) at $4.99/lb for a cost of $4.99; use the remaining half of the cucumber package and approximately 0.5 lb of red grapes for the salad.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Asian Cedar Plank Salmon (1 lb): $10.99
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (2 lbs total, used across Tuesday and Thursday): $4.58
- Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers 7 oz (x1 package): $5.99
- Fresh Seasoned Chicken (1 lb): $4.99
- Mini Cucumbers 16 oz pkg (x1 package, used Monday and Friday): $1.69
- Avocados (x2, one for Monday and one for Thursday): $1.18
- Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz pkg (x1 package): $1.29
- Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Medium or Mild Cheddar 8 oz (x1 package): $1.49
- Athena Cantaloupe (x1): $1.99
- California Red Grapes (1 lb, used Wednesday and Friday): $1.29
- Blueberries (x1 pint): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- Fresh cilantro or dried herbs
- Cooking spray or butter