ALDI Standard 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 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 showstopper summer dinner featuring the Maui Pineapple Atlantic Salmon cooked right on its cedar plank for incredible smoky flavor. Fresh diced pineapple is combined with salsa to create a bright, tropical topping, and the ready-made potato salad rounds out the plate with zero extra effort.
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), Potato Salad 32 oz. ($1.79)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: The cedar plank salmon serves approximately 4 people as a full entree. Dice half the pineapple for the salsa and slice the rest as a side garnish. Serve each person a generous scoop of potato salad (the 32 oz. container divides perfectly into 4 portions).
Recipes:
- Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon With Roasted Potato Salad Recipe
- Cedar Plank Salmon with Pineapple Salsa Recipe
- Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon with Avocado Peach Salsa

Tuesday
Meal: Italian Sausage and Pasta Salad Skillet Bowl
Description: Sliced mild or hot Italian sausage is pan-seared until golden and tossed together with the ready-made rotini or caprese pasta salad for a fast, satisfying Italian-inspired dinner. A drizzle of hot sauce and a sprinkle of crackers on the side adds crunch and a little heat.
Sale items used: Mild or Hot Italian Sausage ($4.19), Rotini or Caprese Pasta Salad 20 oz. ($3.89), Burman's Hot Sauce ($price not listed - optional), Summer Salsa Cheddar or Gouda Rounds ($2.79)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 full package of Italian sausage sliced into coins for 4 people. The 20 oz. pasta salad serves as the base for all 4 bowls. Set out the cheese rounds as a table snack or crumble them over the top.
Recipes:
- Sausage Pasta Salad
- Sausage Pasta Salad
- Smoked Sausage Pasta Salad

Wednesday
Meal: Smashed Cheeseburgers with Brioche Buns, American Cheese, and Sweet Heat Pickles
Description: Classic smash-style burgers cooked hot and fast in a cast iron skillet create an irresistibly crispy, caramelized crust on each patty. Loaded onto toasted brioche buns with American cheese slices, sweet heat pickles, and a schmear of summer squeeze mayo, these are backyard-diner-quality burgers at a fraction of the cost.
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 ($3.99), Great Gherkins Burman's Sweet Heat Pickle ($3.49), Summer Squeeze Mayo ($2.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 patties from the 2 lb. pack (2 smashed patties per person for a double smash). Top each with 1 American cheese slice. Use 4 brioche buns, toast cut-side down in the same skillet. Leftover patties can be saved for lunch the next day.
Recipes:
- The Best Smash Burger Recipe Ever
- Smash Burger Recipe
- Ultimate Smash Burger: Irresistibly Crispy & Juicy Burger Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Boneless Chicken Thighs with Guacamole, Salsa, and Queso - Taco Bowl Night
Description: Seasoned boneless skinless chicken thighs are seared or grilled and sliced thin over a base of chips with fresh guacamole, salsa con queso, and fresh salsa creating a loaded taco-bowl-style dinner that is full of bold flavors. This is a fun, hands-on dinner where everyone builds their own bowl at the table.
Sale items used: Family Pack Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs ($10.99), Casa Mamita Assorted Fresh Guacamole ($3.79), Casa Mamita Salsa Con Queso ($2.19), Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Salsa ($2.99), Clancy's Original Potato Chips ($1.99)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 to 6 thighs from the family pack (roughly 1.5 thighs per person, seasoned with pantry spices). Set all dips and toppings in the center of the table family-style. Chips serve as the base or scoop. Remaining chicken thighs from the pack can be frozen for future meals.
Recipes:
- Chicken Taco Bowls (High-Protein, High-Fiber)
- Chicken Taco Bowl
- Easy Chicken Taco Bowls

Friday
Meal: Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs with Potato Salad and Pineapple Slices
Description: Friday calls for something easy and celebratory, and these fully cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs deliver big BBQ flavor with almost zero work - just heat and eat. Paired with the creamy potato salad and fresh pineapple slices on the side, this is a crowd-pleasing end to the week that feels like a backyard cookout.
Sale items used: Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs ($2.99 x 2 packs), Potato Salad 32 oz. ($1.79), Fresh Maui Pineapple ($2.49), Benton's Honey Graham Crackers ($1.99), Baker's Corner Giant Marshmallows (price not listed)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 packs of the fully cooked ribs to ensure enough protein for 4 people. Heat in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Divide the 32 oz. potato salad evenly into 4 portions. Slice the remaining pineapple into spears for a refreshing side. Serve graham crackers and marshmallows as a no-campfire s'mores dessert option.
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 (2 units used across Monday and Friday): $4.98
- Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Salsa (used Monday and Thursday, 2 units): $5.98
- Potato Salad 32 oz. (used Monday and Friday, 2 units): $3.58
- Mild or Hot Italian Sausage: $4.19
- Rotini or Caprese Pasta Salad 20 oz.: $3.89
- Summer Salsa Cheddar or Gouda Rounds: $2.79
- Smashed Burgers Party Pack 2 lb. Frozen Patties: $16.99
- Specially Selected 6-Count Brioche Buns: $3.95
- Happy Farms Deluxe American Cheese Slices: $3.99
- Great Gherkins Burman's Sweet Heat Pickle: $3.49
- Summer Squeeze Mayo: $2.99
- Family Pack Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $10.99
- Casa Mamita Assorted Fresh Guacamole: $3.79
- Casa Mamita Salsa Con Queso: $2.19
- Clancy's Original Potato Chips: $1.99
- Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs (2 packs): $5.98
- Benton's Honey Graham Crackers: $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for searing chicken and sausage)
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cumin (for seasoning chicken thighs and sausage)
- Butter (for toasting brioche buns)
- Ketchup or mustard (optional burger condiments)
- Aluminum foil (for reheating ribs in the oven)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $97.06 for 4 people | $24.27 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.