: a food served separately along with the main course
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Add them to pesto or use them as a garnish for vegetable side dishes and salads.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026 Roasted potatoes and onions are just the side dish this classic supper needs.—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026 For a hot side dish, serve it with carrots, celery, onion, and a little olive oil.—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026 Get the recipe > Juicy orange segments cut through the sweetness of maple syrup in this colorful, beautifully balanced side dish finished with fresh cilantro.—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for side dish