Lidl Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings, family pack: $1.99/lb
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef, 85% lean: $5.99/ea
- Butcher's Specialty fresh beef skirt steak: $9.99/lb
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet: $7.69/lb
- Premio Italian sausage (fresh hot or fresh sweet): $6.00 for 2
- Nathan's skinless beef franks: $3.49/ea
- Bar-S smoked Polish sausage, family pack: $4.99/ea
- Smithfield fresh pork spareribs: $4.99/lb
- Ocean Sea frozen wild caught headless shrimp: $7.99/ea
- Ocean Sea frozen whole salmon fillets: $6.99/ea
- Tyson frozen America's 250th anniversary nuggets: $4.99/ea
- Caroline's Sausage smoked hot sausage with beef: $9.99/ea
- Dulano jumbo franks: $1.49/ea
- Ball Park bun size beef franks: $4.19/ea
- Frozen Angus beef burgers: $7.99/ea

Vegetables on sale:
- Large seedless watermelon: $4.99/ea
- Sweet cherries: $4.99/lb
- Blueberries, family pack: $3.99/pk
- Peaches tote: $1.49/lb
- Tomatoes on the vine: $1.49/lb
- Avocados: $3.49/ea
- Freshona frozen smoothie mix: $2.99/ea

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Grilled Skirt Steak with Avocado-Tomato Salsa and Guacamole
Description: Thin-cut beef skirt steak gets a quick citrus and oil marinade then sears over high heat in minutes, sliced thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness. Served alongside fresh tomato salsa, store-bought guacamole, and tortilla chips for a festive Tex-Mex-style dinner.
Sale items used: Beef skirt steak ($9.99/lb), tomatoes on the vine ($1.49/lb), avocados ($3.49/ea), guacamole ($1.99/ea), Snack Day restaurant style tortilla chips ($1.25/ea), chunky salsa ($1.49/ea)
Prep time: 35 minutes (including 20-minute marinate)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 3/4 lb of skirt steak for 2 people, 1 avocado, and 2 medium tomatoes. Use half the bag of chips and one jar of salsa.
Recipes:
- [Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa - Primal Gourmet]
- [Grilled Skirt Steak with Avocado-Tomato Salsa - Food.com]
- [Grilled Skirt Steak with Avocado Chimichurri Sauce - Whip and Wander]

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Mediterranean Salmon with Tomatoes and Olive Oil
Description: Fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon fillets are nestled in a baking dish with vine-ripened tomatoes, garlic, and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and roasted until perfectly flaky. This bright, one-pan meal takes under 30 minutes and delivers bold, clean Mediterranean flavor with zero dairy.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet ($7.69/lb), tomatoes on the vine ($1.49/lb), Olivari chef's selection extra virgin olive oil ($24.99/ea)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 3/4 lb total of salmon fillet (two portions of about 6 oz each), and 2 medium tomatoes on the vine. Use 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil.
Recipes:
- [Mediterranean Salmon Recipe - A Couple Cooks]
- [Cherry Tomato, Garlic, and Basil Baked Salmon in Foil - Perchance to Cook]
- [Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers - Camille Styles]

Wednesday
Meal: BBQ Baked Chicken Wings with Sweet Baby Ray's and Baked Beans
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken wings are coated in Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce during the final minutes of cooking for a sticky, caramelized glaze that is completely dairy-free. Served alongside warmed original baked beans for a classic American backyard-style dinner that hits every comfort food note.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings ($1.99/lb), Sweet Baby Ray's sauce ($1.79/ea), original baked beans ($1.69/ea), yellow mustard ($1.05/ea)
Prep time: 55 minutes (10 min prep, 45 min bake)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of chicken wings for 2 people. Use 1/2 to 3/4 of the bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's. Warm one can of baked beans on the stovetop.
Recipes:
- [Oven-Roasted Carolina BBQ Chicken Wings - Food Network]
- [Chicken Wings with Homemade BBQ Sauce - Food Network]

Thursday
Meal: One-Pot Italian Sausage and Tomato Stew with Crusty Bread
Description: Premio Italian sausage links are browned and simmered low and slow with vine-ripened tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and bold Italian herbs until a rich, chunky tomato stew forms. This deeply savory one-pot dinner is 100% dairy-free and tastes like it simmered all afternoon with very little effort.
Sale items used: Premio Italian sausage ($6.00 for 2, use 1 pkg), tomatoes on the vine ($1.49/lb), Olivari extra virgin olive oil, chunky salsa ($1.49/ea - as a shortcut tomato base boost)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package (about 5 links) of Premio sausage and approximately 1/2 lb of fresh tomatoes. Halve the recipe if the linked recipes serve 4.
Recipes:
- [Italian Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner - Cucina by Elena]
- [One-Pot Sausage and Beans - Frugal Nutrition]
- [Creamy Dairy-Free Sausage Pasta - Fit as a Mama Bear]

Friday
Meal: Zesty Shrimp and Avocado Salsa Bowl with Tortilla Chips and Blueberry Fruit Salad
Description: Cooked wild-caught shrimp are tossed with diced avocado, fresh vine tomatoes, a squeeze of lime, and chunky salsa for a bright and refreshing no-cook Friday dinner that comes together in 15 minutes. Served generously with tortilla chips for scooping and finished with a simple side of fresh blueberries and sweet cherries for a summer-ready finale.
Sale items used: Ocean Sea frozen wild caught headless shrimp ($7.99/ea), avocados ($3.49/ea), tomatoes on the vine ($1.49/lb), chunky salsa ($1.49/ea), Snack Day restaurant style tortilla chips ($1.25/ea), blueberries family pack ($3.99/pk), sweet cherries ($4.99/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Thaw half the bag of shrimp overnight (approximately 1/2 lb for 2 people), use 1 avocado, 1-2 tomatoes, and about half a jar of salsa. Serve 1 cup of blueberries and 1/2 lb of cherries as a side.
Recipes:
- [Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad - Skinnytaste]
- [Avocado Shrimp Salsa - Half Baked Harvest]
- [Fresh Avocado Shrimp Salsa - Mama Gourmand]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty beef skirt steak - approx. 3/4 lb ($9.99/lb)
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon fillet - approx. 3/4 lb ($7.69/lb)
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings - approx. 2 lbs ($1.99/lb)
- Premio Italian sausage (hot or sweet) - 1 package of 2 ($6.00)
- Ocean Sea frozen wild caught headless shrimp - 1 bag ($7.99)
- Tomatoes on the vine - approx. 2 lbs total across the week ($1.49/lb)
- Avocados - 3 individual avocados ($3.49/ea)
- Guacamole - 1 container ($1.99)
- Sweet cherries - approx. 1/2 lb ($4.99/lb)
- Blueberries family pack - 1 pack ($3.99)
- Sweet Baby Ray's sauce - 1 bottle ($1.79)
- Original baked beans - 1 can ($1.69)
- Chunky salsa - 2 jars ($1.49/ea)
- Snack Day restaurant style tortilla chips - 2 bags ($1.25/ea)
- Yellow mustard - 1 bottle ($1.05)
- Olivari extra virgin olive oil - 1 bottle ($24.99) - note: this is a pantry investment that will last several weeks

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic (fresh bulb or jarred minced)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Chili powder and ground cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Dried Italian seasoning / dried oregano
- Olive oil (if not purchasing the sale bottle)
- Limes - approx. 4 to 6
- Lemons - 1 to 2
- Fresh cilantro (optional but recommended for Monday and Friday)
- Aluminum foil (for Tuesday salmon)
- Chicken or vegetable broth - 1 carton (for Thursday sausage stew)

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Lidl store for actual pricing.