scallops with crisped speck and herbed lentils

Ingredients For scallops with crisped speck and herbed lentils

• 1 c

  fresh green lentils
• 1 stalk

  celery, cut into 1/4" dice
• 1

  coarsely chopped shallot
• 1 Tbsp

  fresh thyme leaves
• 1

  dried bay leaf
• 3 Tbsp

  extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tsp, plus more for drizzling
• coarse salt
• freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 4 oz

  italian speck, cut into 8 thin slices
• 12

  sea scallops, tough muscles removed
• 1 tsp

  finely grated orange zest
• 1 tsp

  finely grated lemon zest
• 1/4 c

  coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 Tbsp

  finely chopped fresh chives
• 2 c

  baby spinach
• 1 tsp

  balsamic vinegar