What are some zesty foods?

Citrusy:

* Fruits: Lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, tangerine, yuzu, kumquat, blood orange, pomelo

* Vegetables: Fennel, zucchini, asparagus, broccoli, kale

* Herbs: Lemon balm, lemon verbena, lemon thyme, lemon basil, oregano

* Other: Citrus zest, citrus juice, citrus vinegar, citrus marmalade

Spicy:

* Chiles: Jalapeno, serrano, habanero, scotch bonnet, ghost pepper, cayenne pepper, chipotle pepper

* Spices: Ginger, garlic, black pepper, white pepper, mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, paprika

* Other: Hot sauces, sriracha, chili oil, wasabi, horseradish, mustard

Other:

* Vinegars: Balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar

* Pickles: Dill pickles, sweet pickles, pickled onions

* Pickled Peppers: Banana peppers, pickled jalapenos, pickled red peppers

* Cheeses: Feta, goat cheese, blue cheese

* Seafood: Oysters, mussels, clams, shrimp, crab

* Herbs: Basil, cilantro, parsley, chives, mint

Here are some examples of dishes that feature zesty ingredients:

* Citrus Salad: Arugula, oranges, grapefruit, feta cheese, lemon vinaigrette

* Spicy Shrimp Tacos: Grilled shrimp, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, chipotle mayo

* Zesty Lemon Chicken: Chicken breasts, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, roasted vegetables

* Pickled Onion Pizza: Pizza with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and pickled onions

* Ginger Scallops: Scallops, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions

* Wasabi Peas: Green peas coated in a spicy wasabi powder

Remember: "Zesty" is subjective. What one person finds zesty, another may find mild. Experiment with different ingredients and combinations to find what you enjoy most!