Your best bet would just ask. The Dining plan does not include sides.
QS: Drink/meal/dessert
SIt Down: Buffet or drink, meal, dessert.
I rather have a appitizer then dessert as well.
However, you do get a snack credit . You can use your snack credits for fruit cups or what ever. You can check some web sites with the menus to see what is considered a snack..