In addition to the root, the entire plant is edible, including chicory leaves. Chicory leaves are sometimes used in cooked dishes, as one might use spinach. They are also used in salads.

The entire plant, including the stems, leaves, and roots are edible. “Chicory leaves have a ton of culinary uses — endive ...

This bitter leaved salad plant is really easy to grow ... It's deprived of light, or forced, in winter to make edible white growths called chicons. Chicory will thrive in a sunny spot with well ...