Basil is used for dressing of salads or crushed in marinades for chicken, cottage cheese etc Add little Basil to flavour soups, salads, starters and main course. It is a wonderful seasoning for salads and pastas. It is a wonderful seasoning for salads and pastas. Add it to herbal teas for health benefits. Can be used in marinades too. Use dried basil to season meat, fish, lentils, chickpeas – pretty much anything. It's a great addition to soups, pasta, rice dishes and of course – tomato sauces. Naturesmith Genuine product