The phrase "light flavor" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe the taste of food or drinks that is not too strong or overpowering. Example: "This salad dressing has a light flavor that pairs well with the vegetables."
The chicken bouillabaisse fell a little flat, its light flavor too delicate to compete with the hearty savoriness of the other dishes.
For torrontes, we'd opt for Luigi Guffanti's three-milk robiola, whose incredible creaminess carries a surprisingly light flavor.
Similar to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Venezuelan electoral system is completely flawed only intended to maintain dictators in power with a light flavor of Democracy.
We're not sure what roast is used to brew this bottle of coffee, but its light flavor is sure to please all the die-hard light-roast fans out there.
Presented as a hand-held snack on thin-crusted but crunchy bread or on canapés of grilled or fried polenta, or as a sit-down first course with soft polenta, it has a soft, somewhat fibrous, almost airy consistency and a light flavor of fish, softened with oil and (sometimes) milk and often spiked with garlic and parsley.
The spread complements the light flavor of the crepes.
Flavors and textures alternated in tickling the palate in this light, flavor-rich starter.
Two splendid starters were a shellfish soup called aigo bourido, made with a light, flavor-packed broth brightened with tarragon and basil, and an unusual terrine of duck confit, fois gras and potato puree ($11).
They were moist and very light, flavored with things like coconut, chocolate and coffee.
Stick to deep but light flavors: mushroom tarts with arugula, smoked salmon and dill on cucumber slices, or these potato galette disks with crème fraîche and caviar.
The fact is, while beluga has lovely, light flavors, it's really the caviar starter model.
