relish tray
Condiment serving dish
A relish tray is a serving dish arranged with small portions of pickles, olives, raw vegetables, and other savory accompaniments, typically set out before a meal or at gatherings.
The items are meant for nibbling rather than as a main course: Grandma always put out a relish tray at Thanksgiving.
The tradition peaked in mid-20th-century American entertaining but remains common at holiday tables.
- cruditésRaw vegetable appetizer
- picklesVegetables preserved in brine
- pickle spearLengthwise-cut brined cucumber
- olivesSmall Mediterranean fruits
- stuffed olivesPitted fruit with filling
appetizer · finger food · celery · carrots · radishes · dip · ranch dip · garnish · party · dinner party · entertaining · condiments · gherkins · pearl onions · cocktail onions · pepperoncini · crackers · cheese
- Potluckcasseroles, green bean casserole, baked beans, fried chicken, mac and cheese
- retro foodsTV dinners, green bean casserole, Jell-O salad, meatloaf, ambrosia salad
- dishwarebowl, dish, plate, platter, cup
- formal diningplace setting, dinner, porcelain, tablecloth, silverware
- holiday mealsroast turkey, glazed ham, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing
- serveware setstea set, dinner set, condiment set, salt and pepper, breakfast set
meal role/importance
relish traymain course
Primary dish served
entrée · main dish · pièce de résistance · roast · turkey