NYT Connections Blue Group Hint

Again, in my humble, knows-nothing-about-trees opinion, this group is much easier than the last. But that might also be because I’m a healthy easier.
If that combined with the above image isn’t enough of a hint, here’s your actual verbal clue: You’re likely to eat these during your first dinner course.
I don’t blame you if you’re still struggling. It’s Labor Day weekend and you’ve got burgers and dogs on the brain. Scroll down a bit so you can feel guilty about just how unhealthily you’ll be eating these next few days…
Today’s blue group answer is Kinds of Salad, and its words are CHEF, GARDEN, GREEK, and WEDGE