Portuguese Chickpea Salad with Salt Cod

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound chickpeas soaked at least 15 hours in 3 1/2 cups water
• 2 quarts water or as needed
• 1/2 pound salt cod soaked in several changes of cold water for 16 to 24 hours in the refrigerator
• 1 sweet onion small, finely chopped, about 1/4 cup
• 1 clove garlic finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley finely, or cilantro
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt or to taste
• 2 hard-boiled eggs chopped or cut in wedges for garnish, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika