A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SALAD

Sat, 18 Nov '23
Leaves for lunch, maybe
Tue, 5 Jul '22
Word with dressing or days
Wed, 15 Jun '22
Word with bar or bowl
Mon, 20 Dec '21
One getting dressed for lunch?
Sun, 30 May '21
Course with greens
Sun, 24 Jan '21
Follower of word or potato