Stop buying soggy £7 caesar salads - try the 'dry fridge' hack instead

EXCLUSIVE: Stop buying soggy £7 caesar salads - try the 'dry fridge' hack insteadCaesar salads are the ultimate summer staple dish and we've spoken to chef Jimmy Garcia on how to create the perfect salad ahead of the warm weather incoming to the UKCommentsLifestyleNiamh Kirk Lifestyle Writer07:00, 11 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThis is how to perfect your caesar salad every timeAfter the sun finally made a brief appearance, the hunt for the perfect summer meal is on - and according to the experts, you should put down the disappointing soggy supermarket offerings.‌Sunny weather calls for one thing - a huge bowl of caesar salad with a side of fries. It's the perfect meal according to TikTok, either paired with a delicious BBQ or just on its own with a generous helping of roast chicken.‌Now chef Jimmy Garcia, owner of one of London's top catering firms, has revealed that the secret to a restaurant quality Caesar salad isn't just the dressing, but a game-changing way to perfect your roast chicken. Paired with crunchy gem lettuce, crispy pancetta and copious amounts of parmesan, this recipe will keep you going all summer long.‌While the salad is the star, the toppings can make or break the dish, and has Jimmy has shared two ways to ensure that your dish is top tier.READ MORE: Mary Berry's 15-minute easy pasta meal is 'so quick and everyone loves it'View 2 ImagesJimmy has shared some of his top tips for making a caesar saladJimmy told the Daily Mirror: "You don't need many ingredients for a Caesar salad, but if you get good quality ingredients, you don't run the risk of overcomplicating it."‌Firstly, you can brine your chicken by submerging it in salted and sugary water for two days, which forces moisture into the meat and seasons it right through to the bone.Jimmy told us: "Flavouring the water with salt and sugar gives an even season throughout the whole meat rather than just on the skin. It also forces mois...