Publix Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Boneless Top Sirloin Steak: $10.99/lb
- Ground Chuck: $5.99/lb
- Lobster Tails: $8.99 each
- White Shrimp: $18.49/lb
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $16.99/lb
- Publix Hand-Breaded Panko Shrimp: $7.99 each
- The Original Bourbon Marinated Salmon: $8.99 each
- Boneless Chuck Roast: $7.99/lb
- Publix Chicken Breast Cutlets: $9.99/lb
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb
- Catfish Fillets: $9.99/lb
- GreenWise Snow Crab Clusters: $10.99/lb
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin: $7.99/lb
- Publix Parmesan Chicken Breast Cutlets: $6.99/lb (note: contains breading - likely not gluten-free; excluded from meal plan)
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops: $6.99/lb
- GreenWise Angus Ribeye Steak: $21.99/lb
- Hormel Black Label Bacon: 2 for $6.00
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breast Strips: $7.99/lb
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb
- Publix Whole Young Chicken: $1.49/lb
- Applegate Naturals Uncured Turkey Bacon: $5.49 for 8-oz pkg
- Publix Sweet Italian Sausage: $5.99 for 20-oz pkg
- Publix Top Round Roast Beef: $4.99/lb
- Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers: $3.00 each
- Ball Park Franks: $3.00 for 15-oz pkg
- Publix Gourmet Beef Meatballs Bacon & Cheddar: $8.99/lb
- Publix Gourmet Meatballs Southwest Chipotle: $8.79/lb
- Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast: $3.99 for 6-oz pkg
- Steakhouse Elite Signature Ground Beef: $9.99 for 16-oz pkg
- Boar's Head Ovengold Roasted Turkey Breast: $8.49/lb
- Publix Lemon Pepper Oven-Roasted Chicken: $6.99 each
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin: $5.99 for 19.2-23-oz pkg

Vegetables on sale:
- Vidalia Sweet Onions: $3.49 for 5-lb bag
- Peaches or Nectarines: $2.99/lb
- Cherries: $4.99/lb
- Publix Pineapple Chunks: $3.99/lb
- Small Red Seedless Watermelon: $5.99 each
- Organic Strawberries: 3 for $10.00
- Red or White Seedless Grapes: $2.99/lb
- Crunch Pale Apple Slices: $2.99 for 2-3-oz pkg
- Black or Red Plums: $1.99/lb
- Plumeots: $2.49/lb
- Organic Plums: $2.49/lb
- Garden Life Romaine, Green, or Red Leaf: $3.99 for 7-oz cont
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini: $1.99 for 2-oz tray
- Bulk Sweet Corn: 5 for $5.00
- Broccoli or Cauliflower: 2 for $6.00
- Green Avocados: 2 for $5.00
- Publix Tricolor Peppers: $4.99 for 3-ct pkg
- Publix White Mushrooms: 2 for $6.00
- Publix Classic Salad Blend: $2.00 for 16-oz pkg
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes: $3.99 for 5-lb bag

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Publix Whole Young Chicken: $1.49/lb - about 4 lbs for 4 people = $5.96 total, roughly $1.49/serving
- Ground Chuck: $5.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $8.99 total, roughly $2.25/serving
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops: $6.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $10.49 total, roughly $2.62/serving
- Publix Sweet Italian Sausage: $5.99 for 20-oz pkg - one pkg feeds 4 = $5.99 total, roughly $1.50/serving (note: verify gluten-free label at store)
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin: $7.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $11.99 total, roughly $3.00/serving
- Publix Top Round Roast Beef: $4.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $9.98 total, roughly $2.50/serving
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $8.99 total, roughly $2.25/serving
- Catfish Fillets: $9.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $14.99 total, roughly $3.75/serving
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $14.99 total, roughly $3.75/serving
- Boneless Chuck Roast: $7.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $15.98 total, roughly $4.00/serving
- Boneless Top Sirloin Steak: $10.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $16.49 total, roughly $4.12/serving
- GreenWise Snow Crab Clusters: $10.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $21.98 total, roughly $5.50/serving
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $16.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $25.49 total, roughly $6.37/serving
- White Shrimp: $18.49/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $27.74 total, roughly $6.94/serving
- GreenWise Angus Ribeye Steak: $21.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $32.99 total, roughly $8.25/serving

Why these meals: The Publix Whole Young Chicken at $1.49/lb is the standout deal of the week and anchors Monday night at under $6 for the whole bird. Ground Chuck at $5.99/lb and GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops at $6.99/lb fill two more economical nights with completely different flavor profiles, and the Publix Top Round Roast Beef at $4.99/lb rounds out the fourth everyday dinner as a lean, affordable pan-sear. Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets at $9.99/lb earned the single premium night because it is the most accessible premium seafood on this flyer, coming in well below the sockeye salmon, shrimp, snow crab, and ribeye, all of which were deliberately skipped to keep the week's total inside the budget ceiling. The Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes at $3.99 for a 5-lb bag and Bulk Sweet Corn at 5 for $5.00 do a lot of heavy lifting as sides across the week, keeping the per-person total well-grounded.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Roasted Publix Whole Young Chicken with Russet Potatoes and Sweet Corn
Description: A whole young chicken is seasoned and roasted in the oven until the skin is golden and the juices run clear, filling the kitchen with savory aroma. Halved russet potatoes roast alongside in the same pan, and sweet corn on the cob finishes on the stovetop for a complete, satisfying dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Young Chicken, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes, Bulk Sweet Corn
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 75 minutes total
Serving note: Use one whole chicken (approximately 4 lbs). Use 4 medium russet potatoes from the 5-lb bag. Use 4 ears of sweet corn. Make-ahead note: the chicken can be seasoned and refrigerated up to 24 hours ahead; pull it from the fridge 30 minutes before roasting to reduce total oven time.
Recipes:
- Whole Roasted Chicken with Potatoes (One Pan Recipe)

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Taco Bowls with Tricolor Peppers and Avocado over Rice
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is browned in a skillet with sliced tricolor peppers and Vidalia onion, then spooned over fluffy rice for a hearty gluten-free bowl. Sliced fresh avocado and Publix Salsa finish each bowl with cool, bright contrast.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Publix Tricolor Peppers, Vidalia Sweet Onions, Publix Salsa, Green Avocados
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Ground Chuck. Use 1 pkg Publix Tricolor Peppers (3-ct). Use 1 pkg Publix Salsa (1 jar from the 2 for $10.00 deal, buying 2 jars). Use 2 avocados from the 2 for $5.00 deal. Serve over rice from pantry. Olde Thompson taco-style seasoning available at $0.39-$6.99 if not already stocked.
Recipes:
- Taco Rice Bowl Recipe with Ground Beef

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops with Sauteed Zucchini and Mushrooms
Description: Thick pork loin chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until cooked through with a golden crust, then rested briefly before serving. Sliced zucchini and white mushrooms are sauteed in the same pan, picking up the savory fond for a simple, flavorful side.
Sale items used: GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops, Yellow Squash or Zucchini, Publix White Mushrooms
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops (approximately 4 chops). Use 1 tray Yellow Squash or Zucchini. Use 1 pkg Publix White Mushrooms (from the 2 for $6.00 deal, buying 2 pkgs to have enough volume as a side for 4).
Recipes:
- Pork Loin Medallions in Mushroom Gravy

Thursday
Meal: Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets with Roasted Broccoli and Russet Potatoes
Description: Salmon fillets are seasoned with olive oil and herbs, then baked in the oven until just flaky and tender, with a lightly crisped exterior. Broccoli florets and cubed russet potatoes roast on a separate sheet pan at the same temperature, making this a nearly hands-off weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Broccoli or Cauliflower, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 35 minutes total
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets (4 portions). Use 1 head broccoli from the 2 for $6.00 deal (buying 2 heads). Use remaining russet potatoes from the 5-lb bag purchased Monday.
Recipes:
- Roasted Salmon with Garlic-Butter Potatoes and Broccoli Recipe
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan

Friday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Publix Top Round Roast Beef Slices with Sweet Corn and Classic Salad
Description: The top round roast is sliced thin across the grain and quickly seared in a very hot cast-iron skillet in batches, producing browned, savory slices in under 10 minutes. Sweet corn on the cob and a crisp salad blend with Wish-Bone Dressing round out this fast, satisfying end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Top Round Roast Beef, Bulk Sweet Corn, Publix Classic Salad Blend, Wish-Bone Dressing
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Publix Top Round Roast Beef, sliced thin. Use 4 ears of sweet corn (completing the 5 for $5.00 purchase from Monday, with 1 ear used Monday and 4 used Friday). Use 1 pkg Publix Classic Salad Blend (16-oz). Use 1 bottle Wish-Bone Dressing (8-oz).
Recipes:
- Steak Corn Salad
- Grilled Summer Steak Salad with Corn
- Grilled Steak and Roasted Corn Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Whole Young Chicken (1 bird, approx. 4 lbs): $5.96
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (1 bag, 5 lbs): $3.99
- Bulk Sweet Corn (5 ears): $5.00
- Ground Chuck (1.5 lbs): $8.99
- Publix Tricolor Peppers (1 pkg, 3-ct): $4.99
- Vidalia Sweet Onions (1 bag, 5 lbs): $3.49
- Publix Salsa (2 jars, 2 for $10.00): $10.00
- Green Avocados (2 avocados, 2 for $5.00): $5.00
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops (1.5 lbs): $10.49
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini (1 tray): $1.99
- Publix White Mushrooms (2 pkgs, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets (1.5 lbs): $14.99
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (2 heads, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Publix Top Round Roast Beef (2 lbs): $9.98
- Publix Classic Salad Blend (1 pkg, 16-oz): $2.00
- Wish-Bone Dressing (1 bottle, 8-oz): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika or chili powder (for taco bowls)
- Cumin
- Dried thyme or rosemary (for chicken and pork)
- White or jasmine rice (for taco bowls)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for searing