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 Seasoned Pork Shoulder Roast (Per lb.): $2.30
- Fresh Thick-Cut Boneless Pork Chops (Per lb.): $3.40
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey: $4.99
- Kirkwood Family Pack Chicken Breasts: $3.89
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Thighs: $1.55
- Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Petite Sirloin Steaks: $11.99
- 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
- Kirkwood Chicken Wings (6 oz. Frozen): $3.79
- Fresh Chuck & Brisket Beef Burgers (Per lb.): $5.99
- 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
- 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
- Fresh 85% Lean Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef: $4.99

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: Two generous salmon fillets are grilled right on the cedar plank, infusing them with a smoky, woodsy flavor that pairs beautifully with a quick fresh pineapple salsa made from the Maui pineapple. The ready-made potato salad rounds out the plate for a satisfying, nearly effortless summer dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Maui Pineapple Atlantic Salmon Cedar Plank ($14.29), Fresh Maui Pineapple ($2.49), Potato Salad 32 oz. ($1.79)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly half the cedar plank salmon package for 2 generous portions (approximately 12-14 oz. total). Dice one quarter of the pineapple for the salsa and serve about 1 cup of potato salad per person.
Recipes:
- Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon With Roasted Potato Salad Recipe
- Blackened Cedar Plank Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
- Cedar Plank Salmon with Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Italian Sausage and Pasta Salad Skillet Bowl
Description: Two Italian sausage links are sliced and pan-seared until golden, then tossed together with the ready-made rotini or caprese pasta salad for a warm and hearty skillet bowl. A drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes tie the whole dish together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Mild or Hot Italian Sausage ($4.19), Rotini or Caprese Pasta Salad 20 oz. ($3.89)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 sausage links from the package and refrigerate the rest for another use. The full 20 oz. pasta salad container serves 2 generously as the base of this skillet bowl.
Recipes:
- Sausage Pasta Salad
- Sausage Pasta Salad
- Italian Sausage Pasta Salad

Wednesday
Meal: Smashed Cheeseburgers with Brioche Buns, American Cheese, and Sweet Heat Pickles
Description: Four thin smashed beef patties are seared hard on a cast iron skillet for crispy, lacey edges, then stacked two per brioche bun with melted American cheese and tangy sweet heat pickles. This diner-style double smash burger is a crowd-pleaser that comes together in about 15 minutes of active cook time.
Sale items used: Smashed Burgers Party Pack 2 lb. Frozen Patties ($16.99), Specially Selected 6-Count Brioche Buns ($3.95), Happy Farms Deluxe American Cheese Slices 8 oz. ($3.99), Great Gherkins Burman's Sweet Heat Pickle ($3.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 patties from the party pack (approximately 4 oz. each) for 2 double smashburgers. Use 2 brioche buns, 4 cheese slices, and as many pickles as desired. Freeze remaining patties for future meals.
Recipes:
- Smash Burger Recipe
- Smash Burger Recipe
- The Best Smash Burger Recipe Ever

Thursday
Meal: Boneless Chicken Thighs with Guacamole, Salsa, and Queso - Taco Bowl Night
Description: Two seasoned boneless skinless chicken thighs are pan-seared or grilled until juicy, then sliced and served over rice with generous spoonfuls of fresh guacamole, bright salsa, and warm queso. This vibrant taco bowl night brings bold Tex-Mex flavor to the table with minimal effort thanks to the ready-made toppings.
Sale items used: 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)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 large chicken thighs from the family pack and freeze the rest. Use about half the guacamole, one quarter of the salsa jar, and a few spoonfuls of queso per bowl. Serve over 1 cup of cooked rice per person (pantry staple).
Recipes:
- Chicken Taco Bowls
- Chicken Taco Bowl
- Easy Chicken Taco Bowls

Friday
Meal: Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs with Potato Salad and Pineapple Slices
Description: The fully cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs are an ideal Friday night shortcut - simply warm them in the oven or on the grill for about 15 minutes until caramelized and sticky. Serve alongside cold creamy potato salad and fresh sliced Maui pineapple for a classic backyard BBQ plate that feels festive without the fuss.
Sale items used: Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs ($2.99), Potato Salad 32 oz. ($1.79), Fresh Maui Pineapple ($2.49)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: One package of the fully cooked ribs portions well for 2 people as a lighter Friday plate. Serve about 1 cup of potato salad per person and 2-3 fresh pineapple slices each on the side.
Recipes:
- Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Ribs
- BBQ Spare Ribs with Warm Potato Salad
- Pineapple Pork Ribs

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Maui Pineapple Atlantic Salmon Cedar Plank: $14.29
- Fresh Maui Pineapple (x2 - used Monday and Friday): $4.98
- Potato Salad 32 oz. (x2 - used Monday and Friday): $3.58
- 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: $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:
- Long grain white rice (for taco bowls on Thursday)
- Olive oil (for searing sausage and chicken)
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder (basic seasoning for chicken and salmon)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for pasta skillet)
- Butter (optional, for toasting brioche buns)
- Lime (optional, for guacamole and taco bowls)
- Cilantro (optional, for taco bowls and pineapple salsa)
- Red onion (optional, for pineapple salsa)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $82.31 for 2 people | $41.16 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.