Publix Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ground Chuck Smash Burgers on Onion Rolls with Coleslaw
Description: Two thin ground chuck patties are smashed onto a hot skillet for crispy, lacy edges and served on a soft onion roll. A scoop of crunchy coleslaw on the side adds a cool, tangy contrast.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Onion Rolls, Publix Coleslaw Mix
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground chuck (two 4 oz balls), 1 onion roll, and about 1 cup coleslaw mix dressed with a spoonful of mayo and vinegar. Leftover onion rolls keep for sandwiches or can be frozen.
Recipes:
- Bobby Flay Texas Style Slaw Burgers
- Diner-Style Smash Burgers
- Oklahoma Onion Smash Burger
Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Italian Sausage with Peppers-Free Onions and Roasted Gold Potatoes
Description: Sliced Italian sausage browns in a skillet with sweet onions cooked until soft and caramelized, with no peppers. Crispy roasted gold potatoes round out a hearty single plate.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage, Sweet Onions, Publix Gold Potatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 sausage links (about 8 oz from the pack), 1 medium sweet onion, and about 6 oz gold potatoes (2 small), cubed and roasted at 425F for 25 minutes. Start the potatoes first, then cook the sausage and onions while they roast. Freeze the remaining sausage.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Italian Sausage and Potatoes with Peppers and Onions
- Easy Italian Sausage and Potato Skillet
- Crispy Italian Sausage and Potatoes
Wednesday
Meal: Baked Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon with Roasted Broccoli and Rice
Description: A salmon fillet bakes until flaky and is served alongside broccoli roasted until its edges char. A pouch of ready rice makes this a quick, balanced dinner.
Sale items used: Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Broccoli, Ben's Original Ready Rice
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use one 6 oz portion from the flat-priced salmon package (assume the package is about 1 lb, so freeze the rest), 1 crown of broccoli (about 6 oz), and half a ready rice pouch. Bake both at 400F for 12 to 15 minutes with oil, salt, pepper, and lemon if you have it.
Recipes:
- Salmon Rice Bowls with Crisp Roasted Broccoli
- Smashed Salmon Broccoli Rice Bowls
- Glazed Salmon with Broccoli and Rice
Thursday
Meal: Baked Marinated Chicken Thighs with Roasted Acorn Squash
Description: Marinated boneless chicken thighs bake until juicy and browned. Acorn squash halves roast alongside until tender with caramelized edges.
Sale items used: Publix Boneless Skinless Marinated Chicken Thighs, Acorn Squash
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 thighs (about 6 oz) from the package (assume about 1.5 lb total, freeze the rest) and half of a 1 lb acorn squash, roasted at 400F for 35 to 40 minutes. Put the squash in first, then add the chicken for the last 25 minutes.
Recipes:
- Balsamic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Acorn Squash and Sage
- Maple Roasted Chicken with Acorn Squash
- Garlic & Sage Chicken Thighs with Maple Roasted Acorn Squash
Friday
Meal: Ground Chicken Breast Lettuce-Free Avocado Tomato Rice Bowls
Description: Seasoned ground chicken is browned and spooned over warm rice with sliced avocado and juicy tomato, with no lettuce. A squeeze of lime or a dash of hot sauce finishes the bowl.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast, Hass Avocados, Tomatoes on the Vine, Ben's Original Ready Rice
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 6 oz ground chicken (assume the package is 1 lb), 1 avocado, 1 tomato (about 0.4 lb), and the other half of the ready rice pouch. Season the chicken with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Recipes:
- Mexican Ground Chicken and Rice Bowls
- Chicken Avocado Rice Meal Prep Bowls
- Tomato-Avocado Chicken and Rice
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Ground Chuck (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Onion Rolls (1 pack): $3.49
- Publix Coleslaw Mix (1 bag): $1.49
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (1 pack): $5.69
- Sweet Onions (1 bag): $4.99
- Publix Gold Potatoes (1 bag): $4.99
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets (1 package): $12.99
- Broccoli (1 crown, half of the 2 for $6.00 deal): $3.00
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (1 pouch, half of the 2 for $5.00 deal): $2.50
- Publix Boneless Skinless Marinated Chicken Thighs (1 package): $7.99
- Acorn Squash (1 lb): $0.99
- Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast (1 package): $3.99
- Hass Avocados (x1): $0.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine (0.5 lb): $1.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, black pepper, mayonnaise, vinegar, cumin, garlic powder, lime or lemon (optional), hot sauce (optional)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Ground Chuck: $4.99/lb
- Publix Fried Chicken Tenders Quick Bites: $5.00 each
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $22.99
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets: $12.99
- Florida Pink Shrimp: $16.99/lb
- Ribeye Steak: $14.99/lb
- Zenshi Game Day Sushi: $17.99
- The Original Bourbon Marinated Salmon: $7.99
- Catfish Fillets: $7.99/lb
- White Shrimp: $8.99/lb
- Publix Orange Roughy Fillets: $8.99
- Cedar Bay Cedar Planked Atlantic Salmon: $8.99
- GreenWise 92% Lean Ground Beef: $9.99/lb
- Butterball Ground Turkey: $10.99
- GreenWise Alaskan Pollock Fillets: $11.99
- GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops: $7.99/lb
- Publix Brisket & Sirloin Craft Burgers: $13.99
- Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast: $3.99
- Publix Boneless Skinless Marinated Chicken Thighs: $7.99
- Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs: $7.99/lb
- GreenWise Angus New York Strip Steak: $20.99/lb
- GreenWise Organic Uncured Turkey Bacon: $5.99
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops: $6.49/lb
- Heritage Ribeye Steak: $9.99
- GreenWise Lunch Meats: 2 for $10.00
- Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast: $9.99
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage: $5.69
- Publix Sliced Pepperoni: 2 for $6.00
- Bubba Burger: $13.99
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Boar's Head Ultimate Whole Sub: $9.49
- Boar's Head Bold Chef Salad: $7.99
- Boar's Head Smokemaster Ham: $10.99/lb
- Mrs. Peter's Dips: $9.99
- Publix Sweet & Spicy Chili Chicken Wings: $8.89
- Publix Pepper or Herb-Coated Salami: 2 for $8.00
- Publix Beer Bratwurst: $5.69
- Publix Pumpkin Spice Flavored Pretzels: $3.49
- Fresh Express Gourmet Café Salads Bowl: 3 for $10.00
- Publix Turkey, Cheddar, & Bacon Pinwheels: $4.29
- Publix Honey Maple Turkey Breast: $8.99/lb
- Publix French Onion Sour Cream Dip: 2 for $6.00
- Publix Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers: $8.99/lb
- Publix Original Popcorn Chicken: $5.69
- Publix Hot Soup: $5.49
Produce on sale:
- Publix Fruit Salad: $3.99/lb
- Red or White Seedless Grapes: $2.99/lb
- Bartlett, Red, or Bosc Pears: $1.99/lb
- Pomegranates: 3 for $10.00
- Blueberries: 2 for $10.00
- Mandarins: $4.99
- Heirloom Pumpkins: $7.49 each
- Hass Avocados: $0.99 each
- Tomatoes on the Vine: $1.99/lb
- Hot House Cucumbers: 2 for $4.00
- Broccoli: 2 for $6.00
- Acorn Squash: $0.99/lb
- Publix Gold Potatoes: $4.99
- Sweet Onions: $4.99
- GreenWise Organic Red or White Seedless Grapes: $3.49/lb
- GreenWise Organic Baby Cut Carrots: 2 for $4.00
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots: 2 for $3.00
- Publix Coleslaw Mix: $1.49
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Kraft Chunk Cheese: 2 for $6.00
- Publix Shredded Cheese: 2 for $5.00
- GreenWise Organic Liquid Egg Whites: $5.99
- Publix Cheese Slices: 2 for $5.00
- GreenWise Organic Mozzarella String Cheese: $5.49
- Noosa Finest Yoghurt: 10 for $10.00
- Fage Greek Strained Yogurt: 4 for $5.00
- Nestlé Coffee Mate Coffee Creamer: 2 for $7.00
- Pete & Gerry's Organic Brown Eggs: $4.99
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Pumpkin Cake Roll: $6.59
- Tutto Cranberry White Chocolate Bread: $5.99
- Tutto Baguette: $4.99
- Caramel Pecan Crème Cake: $6.99
- Onion Rolls: $3.49
- Cookie Butter Brownies: $5.99
- Bear Claw Pastries: $4.49
- GreenWise Flourless Chocolate Truffle Torte: $11.49
- Small Apple Pie: $3.99
- GreenWise Bagels: $1.99
- Hoagie Rolls: $3.89
- GreenWise Mini Muffins: $5.99
- Tiramisu: $6.99
Pantry on sale:
- Frito Lay Snack Mix: $9.99
- GreenWise Organic Rice: 2 for $7.00
- GreenWise Organic Tea Bags: 2 for $6.00
- GreenWise Organic Agave Sweetener: $5.99
- GreenWise Organic Coconut Aminos: $4.99
- GreenWise Collagen Peptides: $13.99
- GreenWise Organic Animal Crackers: 2 for $7.00
- Ben's Original Ready Rice: 2 for $5.00
- Nutella Biscuits: 2 for $8.00
- Simple Mills Crackers: 2 for $8.00
- Publix Crackers: 2 for $5.00
- Publix Chicken Stock: 2 for $5.00
- Publix Kettle Cooked Chips: 2 for $7.00
- Peet's Ground Coffee: $8.99
Frozen on sale:
- Stouffer's Entrées: 3 for $10.00
- Deep Indian Kitchen Entrées: 2 for $9.00
- Publix Pizza: 2 for $8.00
- Publix Premium Appetizers: $5.99
- Publix Premium Ice Cream: $6.59
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$56.60
for 1 person · $56.60 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Publix weekly sales flyer for the week of October 07, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Publix.