The word "zesty" comes from the word "
zest", which refers to the outer, colored part of a citrus fruit's peel.
Zest is often added to recipes to enhance flavor. The word "zesty" is an adjective that means
something is appealingly piquant or lively, or has a lot of flavor or spice. For example, you might describe a lunch as zesty if it's highly flavored, or you might describe salsa as zesty if it's extra hot.
"Ooh, these enchiladas are zesty!"
"
Bland pasta that needs a zesty sauce"
"It's a zesty, fruity glass of
vin rouge"