ALDI Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Maui Pineapple Atlantic Salmon Cedar Plank: $14.29
- Mild or Hot Italian Sausage: $4.19
- Smashed Burgers Party Pack (2 lb. Frozen Patties): $16.99
- Family Pack Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $10.99
- Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs: $2.99
- Fresh 85% Lean Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef: $4.99
- 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
- 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
- Fresh 4 lb. Frozen Patties Mediterranean or Mexi Cali Sra Chicken Patties (32 oz. Frozen): $8.99
- 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 Mor (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: Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon with Pineapple Salsa and Potato Salad
Description: A beautiful cedar plank salmon fillet is grilled with a bright homemade pineapple salsa made from fresh Maui pineapple, creating a sweet and smoky flavor combination perfect for one. The meal is rounded out with a generous scoop of creamy ready-made potato salad for a complete and satisfying dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Maui Pineapple Atlantic Salmon Cedar Plank, Fresh Maui Pineapple, Potato Salad
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1/4 of the cedar plank salmon package (roughly 6 oz. portion - freeze or refrigerate the rest for future meals), 1/4 of the fresh pineapple diced for salsa, and 1 cup of potato salad from the 32 oz. container.
Recipes:
- Blackened Cedar Plank Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
- Cedar Plank Salmon with Pineapple Salsa Recipe
- Roasted Salmon with Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Italian Sausage and Pasta Salad Skillet Bowl
Description: One Italian sausage link is sliced and pan-seared until golden, then tossed into a hearty scoop of caprese or rotini pasta salad for a quick and flavorful skillet bowl. The warm sausage heats the pasta salad just enough to blend the flavors together into a satisfying one-pan meal.
Sale items used: Mild or Hot Italian Sausage, Rotini or Caprese Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 sausage link from the package (freeze the remaining links individually), and approximately 1.5 cups of pasta salad from the 20 oz. container. The remainder of the pasta salad makes a great side dish later in the week.
Recipes:
- Italian Sausage Pasta Salad
- Smoked Sausage Pasta Salad
- Sausage Pasta Salad

Wednesday
Meal: Smashed Cheeseburgers with Brioche Buns, American Cheese, and Sweet Heat Pickles
Description: Two smashed burger patties are pressed thin on a hot skillet to create irresistible crispy-edged cheeseburgers topped with melty American cheese and tangy sweet heat pickles. The brioche bun adds a buttery richness that elevates this into a restaurant-quality smash burger experience at home.
Sale items used: Smashed Burgers Party Pack (2 lb. Frozen Patties), Specially Selected 6-Count Brioche Buns, Happy Farms Deluxe American Cheese Slices, Great Gherkins Burman's Sweet Heat Pickle
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 patties from the frozen party pack (refreeze the remainder), 2 brioche buns, 2 slices of American cheese, and 4 to 5 pickle slices per burger. This makes a satisfying double smash burger serving for one person.
Recipes:
- Ultimate Smash Burger: Irresistibly Crispy & Juicy Burger Recipe
- Smash Burger Recipe {Quick and easy}
- Smash Burgers! With Homemade Brioche Buns

Thursday
Meal: Boneless Chicken Thighs with Guacamole, Salsa, and Queso - Taco Bowl Night
Description: Two boneless skinless chicken thighs are seasoned and pan-seared until juicy, then sliced over a warm bowl base and topped generously with fresh guacamole, vibrant salsa, and warm queso for a loaded taco bowl experience. This is a flavor-packed, customizable meal that feels indulgent while using smart sale items.
Sale items used: Family Pack Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Casa Mamita Assorted Fresh Guacamole, Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Salsa, Casa Mamita Salsa Con Queso
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 chicken thighs from the family pack (portion and freeze the rest in individual bags), 2 tablespoons of guacamole, 2 tablespoons of salsa, and 2 tablespoons of queso. Serve over rice or chips from your pantry if desired.
Recipes:
- Chicken Taco Bowls
- Chicken Taco Bowls - Simply Delicious
- Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Street Taco Bowls

Friday
Meal: Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs with Potato Salad and Pineapple Slices
Description: The fully cooked Park Street Deli Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs are warmed in the oven or on the grill until sticky and caramelized, making for an incredibly easy and satisfying Friday night dinner. Fresh pineapple slices add a juicy, tropical contrast alongside creamy potato salad to complete this summer-inspired plate.
Sale items used: Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs, Potato Salad, Fresh Maui Pineapple
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The $2.99 Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs package is an ideal single-serve portion - use the entire package. Serve with 1 cup of remaining potato salad and 2 to 3 fresh pineapple slices from the pineapple purchased earlier in the week.
Recipes:
- Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Ribs
- Pineapple Pork Ribs
- Smoked Pork Ribs with Potato Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Maui Pineapple Atlantic Salmon Cedar Plank: $14.29
- Fresh Maui Pineapple: $2.49
- Potato Salad (32 oz.): $1.79
- Mild or Hot Italian Sausage: $4.19
- Rotini or Caprese Pasta Salad (20 oz.): $3.89
- Smashed Burgers Party Pack (2 lb. Frozen Patties): $16.99
- Specially Selected 6-Count Brioche Buns (10.58 oz.): $3.95
- Happy Farms Deluxe American Cheese Slices (8 oz.): $3.99
- Great Gherkins Burman's Sweet Heat Pickle: $3.49
- Family Pack Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $10.99
- Casa Mamita Assorted Fresh Guacamole (8 oz.): $3.79
- Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Salsa (16 oz.): $2.99
- Casa Mamita Salsa Con Queso: $2.19
- Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs: $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for searing chicken and sausage)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder and onion powder (for seasoning chicken thighs)
- Lime juice (for pineapple salsa and taco bowl)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for pineapple salsa and taco bowl garnish)
- Rice or tortilla chips (to serve as a base for Thursday's taco bowl)
- Butter (optional, for toasting brioche buns on Wednesday)
- Red onion (optional, for pineapple salsa)
- Jalapeno (optional, for pineapple salsa kick)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $78.01 for 1 person | $78.01 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.