side salads

Small vegetable dishes

Side salads are small salads served alongside a main dish rather than as the meal itself.

They typically feature mixed greens with simple dressings and minimal toppings: The burger comes with fries or a side salad.

In restaurants, a side salad often appears as a healthier alternative to other side dishes or as a starter before the entrée.

Related

potato · fresh · pasta · carrots · bowl · tomatoes · cherry tomatoes · arugula · spinach · dressing · ranch dressing · croutons · iceberg lettuce · wedge · peppers · toss · mix · olive oil

Opposites
meal role/prominence

side saladsmain course

Primary dish served

entrée · main dish · main attraction · hearty meal · protein

food category

side saladssteak

Thick beef slice

roast · meat and potatoes · comfort food · fried food

food temperature and preparation

side saladsbaked potato

Oven-roasted whole tuber

French fries · mashed potatoes · macaroni and cheese · creamed spinach · onion rings

Family

side, salad, sides, sided, siding, sideways, sidelong, sideline, sidelines

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G