A "side dish" is a smaller dish of food that is served alongside the main dish. It complements the main dish and adds more variety to the meal. Full definition
I love them as salad, as snack or just as side dish with some grilled tempeh. (greenevi.com)
This recipe is also perfect side dish for holidays and big dinner parties where you invite lots of people, since you can get this dish done in 30 minutes. (primaverakitchen.com)
They're great diced and put in a salad or add them to your favorite veggie stock for a quick soup or serve hot as side dish with your favorite grains and veggie meats. (responsibleeatingandliving.com)