The phrase "added a side" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to including an additional item, typically in the context of food or a meal.
Example: "For dinner, I added a side of steamed vegetables to my main course."
Alternatives: "included a side" or "supplemented with a side".
I added a side of sweet corn pudding, pepped up with a welcome jolt of chili oil.
He says he's proud of his southern roots because it's added a side to his character he might otherwise not possess.
So promising was mall development in Russia that Ikea, a privately held company run by the Kamprad family in Sweden, has added a side business in mall development through its Mega franchise, using Ikea as an anchor tenant.
To make sure Battlefield Australia attendees get to go deep, we added a side session at the show so attendees can ask questions and hear more discussion among panelists.
Nonu arrived on the scene as something of a one-trick pony, pretty good at running through walls, but struggling to offer more until he added a side-step, a decent pass and something of a kicking game.
Simply add a side entrance and an extra few kilometres of tunnel, scientists told the Italian government, and you will create a unique facility.
La Cantina's singing staff add a side of razzle-dazzle to your buzz, belting out Broadway standards, one-hit wonders and more daily at 6.30pm.
Order the phenomenal mussels, crowded into a bowl with monoliths of toast and a broth flaring with Aleppo pepper, add a side of archetypal frites, and you could easily think you are at the best French restaurant in town.
The third page offers simply prepared à la carte appetizers and entrees (steak, fish and chicken) for which diners may choose a rub or sauce; they can also add a side dish for $6.
"If you're going to have a 90-calorie dessert, why not add a side of chocolate chips and indulge yourself?" Red Mango, 357 South Oyster Bay Road, Plainview; (516) 433-2302.
If you're planning a trip abroad, Applefares.com displays fares from low-cost carriers in Europe -- helpful if, say, you're flying into London and want to add a side trip to Madrid.
