How to Use zesty in a Sentence

zesty

adjective

• These wings are tangy and zesty and have just the right amount of crispness.
  — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2022
• The Bears might be wise to avoid any zesty side dishes in the first round.
  — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
• Add a few leaves of lettuce, the patties and then the spicy sauce and zesty green onions.
  — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
• On the menu is red pizza with a zesty red sauce in 12- or 18-inch sizes.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Feb. 2021
• The use of frozen peas means this zesty dish can be enjoyed year round.
  — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022
• The zesty olive naan could be on the dessert menu and the lamb ghee roast is a house specialty.
  — Chadd Scott, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022
• The salmon soaks up a zesty marinade and then grills in minutes.
  — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
• Or shrimp cocktail with good, firm shrimp and a zesty sauce ($5.95).
  — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 16 June 2020
• Green—Not Like the Grinch From racing green to zesty lime, green is the color of the season.
  — Irene Kim, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2023
• Adding to the sad texture, the less-than-zesty dressing left a bitter zing in the back of our throats.
  — cleveland, 23 Nov. 2021
• Grill fresh corn on the cob and slather it with a zesty cheddar cheese butter.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2022
• Protein wise, both the bird and pig were slightly zesty.
  — Matt Wake | [e-mail], al, 10 Mar. 2022
• Fresh Key limes take your buttery cake to zesty new heights.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024
• The taco comes with two dipping sauces, a zesty red sauce and nacho cheese.
  — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 27 July 2023
• This bright and zesty poke cake is the perfect summer dessert for adults and kids alike.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
• The dish arrives with zesty green salad to cut the richness.
  — Lenore T. Adkins, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
• Get the meat and potatoes before the zesty side dishes.
  — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
• Rub flavor, a zesty mix of chili peppers, herbs and spices.
  — Mike Snider, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2024
• Check out this recipe for chimichurri to add a zesty kick to your steak, chicken or shrimp.
  — USA TODAY, 30 June 2023
• Sparky, zesty citrus aromas with a slight bulge of fat.
  — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
• With this set, the love story is told through a blend of zesty lime and sweet tulip that feels like a spring morning in the city of love.
  — Nerisha Penrose, elle.com, 11 Apr. 2023
• This scent feels like that first sip of a margarita on a sunny day—zesty, cool, and just the right amount of sweet.
  — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
• Your hair won't feel a thing, but its zesty notes still manage to awaken the senses.
  — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
• Along with it, the zesty confidence of the early 2010s has curdled.
  — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
• Its blend of grapefruit, lemon, and orange packs a zesty punch, while the jasmine base note adds a delicate, soft undertone.
  — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
• The chicken is covered with an aromatic blend of oregano, paprika, and zesty lemon, and nestled atop fluffy basmati rice.
  — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
• These vanilla sandwich cookies had a hint of cinnamon-ginger spice and a zesty lemon creme filling.
  — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
• While typical pesto is a bright, earthy green, this zesty version gives it a bold red hue, echoing its' punchy and bold flavor.
  — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
• Combine kiwi chunks with mango, peppers, and cilantro to make a zesty salsa.
  — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
• Lopez often changed the familiar pop arrangements of her songs to fit a moody, zesty energy.
  — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026