side dish

noun

|Updated on: 30 Jul 2018

Definition of side dish

: a food served separately along with the main course

Recent Examples of side dish from the Web

But Britain’s looming exit is a side dish at a meeting more concerned with stemming a political crisis over migration that is shaking European unity and undermining German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government.

— Washington Post, "May to talk Brexit with EU leaders impatient for progress," 29 June 2018
There’s mac salad, the mayo-meets-elbow-macaroni side dish that’s become a staple on any menu in Hawaii.

— elyse inamine, Bon Appetit, "In Hawaii, Nothing Says You’re Home Like Mac Salad," 6 June 2018
The vegetables will release their moisture and make for a very flavorful side dish.

— mary dellas, The Cut, "Recipes From Fashion’s Favorite Family Dinner Party," 26 Apr. 2018
Mashed potatoes A few smart ingredient swaps can take the favorite from a diet don’t to a guilt-free side dish.

— NBC News, "Why we crave comfort foods — and how to make them healthier," 24 Jan. 2018
The meal includes a hot entrée and side dishes, and beverage.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The East Hartford Edition," 10 July 2018
Finally, the right flap of the menu includes four meat entrees (the 16-ounce tomahawk veal chop is the most expensive item at $49), three fish entrees and three vegetable side dishes (all vegan).

— mark kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, "SheWolf is Michigan's only restaurant milling its own flour," 27 June 2018
This a new summer side dish developed by Claire Saffitz as a modern take on traditional grilling sides, like stewed greens (see also: this kimchi slaw).

— rachel karten, Bon Appetit, "In the Wilting Summer Heat, Make These Wilted Greens in Tomato-Bacon Broth," 18 June 2018
Banchan, the many and varied side dishes of Korean cuisine, can complement a main dish or, assembled, can make up a light meal on their own, especially good for warm summer days.

— carol deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Learn to make Korean side dishes at Strange Town," 17 June 2018

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