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piquant

British pronunciation/pˈiːkənt/
American pronunciation/ˈpikənt/
1

having an agreeably pungent taste

synonyms : savory
savoury
zesty
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piquant definition and meaning
2

attracting or delighting

synonyms : engaging
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3

engagingly stimulating or provocative

synonyms : salty
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Examples
1According to the Panera menu, it has: "Zesty sweet Peppadew piquant peppers, feta, cucumbers, emerald greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, red onions, hummus, salt, and pepper on Tomato Basil."
2You can use garlic powder, but for me, you got this like fresh little piquant punch.
3Sweetened with honey and boiled down, conditum, which was considered to be a piquant wine, remained a popular alcoholic drink from Roman times into the Byzantine era and beyond.
4This gives an earthy, piquant and slightly tangy taste, and smooth texture to her New York strip steak.
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