: a food served separately along with the main course
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But the side dishes are just as important as the main course.—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 Use whole grains like millet, farro, or bulgur as a base in your grain bowl or as a side dish, rather than using refined grains like white rice.—Caitlin Beale, Health, 5 June 2026 The approach reframes vegetables as part of the recipe rather than a side dish or a daily battle.—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026 Categories include appetizer, entree, salad, soup, side dish or other.—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for side dish